| 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 | $27.97 | 5.708% | $29.5665 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.91 | 7.275% | $85.7235 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.25 | 11.513% | $243.3771 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.36 | 9.486% | $160.2437 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.29 | 7.337% | $124.8222 | $124.82 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.50 | 3.739% | $77.2856 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.69 | 6.593% | $8.197 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.97 | $729.2156 | $729.22 | $729.20 | $729.20 | |