| 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 | $27.91 | 4.444% | $29.1503 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.50 | 3.105% | $50.0059 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.50 | 7.662% | $139.4223 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.75 | 5.804% | $249.4329 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.45 | 5.415% | $188.1131 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.35 | 9.183% | $17.8514 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.51 | 10.334% | $42.4896 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.97 | $716.4655 | $716.46 | $716.45 | $716.50 | |