| 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 | $26.81 | 8.660% | $29.1317 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.89 | 11.731% | $188.7025 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 7.596% | $141.5748 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.51 | 11.473% | $16.1747 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.53 | 6.616% | $79.4609 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.78 | 5.836% | $92.9028 | $92.90 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.39 | 3.137% | $61.2531 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.49 | $609.2005 | $609.18 | $609.15 | $609.30 | |