| 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 | $27.84 | 7.295% | $29.8709 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.82 | 10.396% | $56.1032 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.46 | 6.333% | $104.6955 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.62 | 7.323% | $9.2512 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.56 | 12.417% | $117.5432 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.52 | 12.602% | $64.7687 | $64.77 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.37 | 9.660% | $158.3161 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.19 | $540.5488 | $540.55 | $540.50 | $540.60 | |