| 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 | $26.37 | 13.625% | $29.9629 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.85 | 6.304% | $13.6601 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.95 | 9.741% | $177.7255 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.56 | 9.189% | $36.6438 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.58 | 5.398% | $19.5829 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.38 | 5.849% | $180.3455 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.51 | 12.374% | $175.8765 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.20 | $633.7972 | $633.80 | $633.85 | $633.80 | |