| 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 | $27.50 | 5.611% | $29.043 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.74 | 6.852% | $53.1482 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.48 | 11.561% | $15.0384 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.84 | 8.615% | $110.6135 | $110.61 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.36 | 8.644% | $204.6418 | $204.64 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.63 | 8.515% | $159.1155 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.43 | 7.306% | $147.4706 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.98 | $719.0710 | $719.07 | $719.05 | $718.90 | |