| 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 | $27.79 | 10.375% | $30.6732 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.87 | 7.439% | $108.3737 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.92 | 3.623% | $120.1198 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.97 | 10.724% | $18.7899 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.58 | 4.740% | $176.5707 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.77 | 6.794% | $39.2682 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.56 | 8.578% | $44.0392 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.46 | $537.8347 | $537.83 | $537.75 | $537.90 | |