| 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 | $27.67 | 7.584% | $29.7685 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.88 | 10.627% | $44.118 | $44.12 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.49 | 12.478% | $227.7567 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.51 | 7.628% | $240.5593 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.95 | 10.156% | $89.1713 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.45 | 6.175% | $22.7745 | $22.77 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.27 | 6.504% | $58.8648 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.22 | $713.0131 | $713.01 | $712.90 | $713.20 | |