| 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 | $27.70 | 5.307% | $29.17 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.77 | 9.237% | $268.4718 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.47 | 9.748% | $133.3109 | $133.31 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.83 | 5.869% | $86.6326 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.51 | 9.222% | $8.2026 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.95 | 10.368% | $83.8245 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.97 | 6.357% | $258.4156 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.20 | $868.0280 | $868.02 | $867.95 | $868.00 | |