| 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 | $27.64 | 8.750% | $30.0585 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.37 | 9.438% | $256.4898 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 8.249% | $151.1806 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.81 | 11.332% | $65.4743 | $65.47 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.32 | 12.486% | $40.8549 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.68 | 6.296% | $170.7964 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.96 | 4.421% | $58.434 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.44 | $773.2885 | $773.28 | $773.30 | $773.40 | |