| 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 | $28.81 | 3.455% | $29.8054 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.42 | 7.616% | $198.4654 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.88 | 7.431% | $34.249 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.30 | 12.497% | $169.083 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.97 | 3.625% | $256.9589 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.75 | 10.212% | $93.4047 | $93.40 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.89 | 6.500% | $79.7579 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.02 | $861.7243 | $861.73 | $861.70 | $861.80 | |