| 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 | $27.85 | 7.827% | $30.0298 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.62 | 7.134% | $147.4378 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.39 | 3.366% | $187.4956 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.92 | 7.729% | $110.8747 | $110.87 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.40 | 7.226% | $222.3867 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.71 | 6.705% | $237.6427 | $237.64 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.80 | 5.703% | $242.9055 | $242.91 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.69 | $1,178.7728 | $1,178.78 | $1,178.80 | $1,178.70 | |