| 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 | $28.32 | 5.391% | $29.8467 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.62 | 13.667% | $50.7182 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.43 | 11.421% | $269.0037 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.66 | 10.563% | $218.5388 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.56 | 7.833% | $201.1732 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.26 | 10.121% | $52.0432 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.87 | 11.106% | $130.9606 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.72 | $952.2844 | $952.28 | $952.25 | $952.20 | |