| 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 | $27.80 | 6.302% | $29.552 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.71 | 10.204% | $70.211 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.98 | 11.416% | $42.3158 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.91 | 4.150% | $97.8073 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.68 | 13.400% | $276.3331 | $276.33 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.58 | 3.587% | $177.7346 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.70 | 5.772% | $149.8789 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.36 | $843.8327 | $843.83 | $843.85 | $843.80 | |