| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $26.88 | 11.767% | $30.043 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.28 | 5.654% | $9.8047 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.61 | 12.762% | $18.7298 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.32 | 9.356% | $63.7764 | $63.78 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.42 | 6.397% | $185.5776 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.35 | 5.730% | $167.4235 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.86 | 4.459% | $54.1724 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.72 | $529.5274 | $529.52 | $529.55 | $529.50 | |