| 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 | $25.75 | 13.471% | $29.2188 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.47 | 8.223% | $144.4452 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.97 | 11.221% | $51.1283 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.52 | 11.624% | $61.9736 | $61.97 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.77 | 9.143% | $41.2233 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.39 | 6.837% | $69.8607 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.57 | 8.869% | $61.5872 | $61.59 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $420.44 | $459.4371 | $459.44 | $459.40 | $459.40 | |