| 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 | 5.818% | $29.4703 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.88 | 3.765% | $10.252 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.81 | 8.241% | $197.8754 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.42 | 12.150% | $94.677 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.28 | 8.616% | $190.3821 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.59 | 13.172% | $96.8639 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.70 | 8.127% | $39.6826 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.53 | $659.2033 | $659.20 | $659.25 | $659.40 | |