| 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 | $27.25 | 7.730% | $29.3564 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.33 | 5.792% | $22.5654 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.39 | 8.672% | $247.1093 | $247.11 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.53 | 10.183% | $112.9706 | $112.97 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.93 | 13.216% | $191.2558 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.82 | 7.553% | $6.2596 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.57 | 7.109% | $40.2409 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.82 | $649.7580 | $649.77 | $649.70 | $649.90 | |