| 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 | $27.45 | 6.538% | $29.2447 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.86 | 11.617% | $72.3948 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.54 | 6.800% | $122.3287 | $122.33 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.31 | 9.559% | $238.0827 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.30 | 13.201% | $224.4776 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.30 | 12.485% | $56.58 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.81 | 9.848% | $153.5785 | $153.58 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.57 | $896.6870 | $896.68 | $896.80 | $896.70 | |