| 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 | $27.99 | 4.448% | $29.235 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.51 | 4.237% | $25.5485 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.48 | 7.874% | $208.7146 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.49 | 8.117% | $154.0559 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.71 | 8.215% | $123.0513 | $123.05 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.43 | 4.395% | $167.4809 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.81 | 6.703% | $85.1597 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.42 | $793.2459 | $793.25 | $793.25 | $793.30 | |