| 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 | $27.68 | 6.132% | $29.3773 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.40 | 10.497% | $5.9668 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.45 | 6.553% | $145.3916 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.68 | 7.481% | $8.2545 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.44 | 12.806% | $152.7844 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.82 | 7.189% | $7.3103 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.36 | 7.806% | $126.5211 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $436.83 | $475.6060 | $475.60 | $475.60 | $475.70 | |