| 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 | $27.26 | 6.496% | $29.0308 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.83 | 11.580% | $15.4315 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.41 | 5.632% | $44.7985 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.29 | 11.405% | $247.6422 | $247.64 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.39 | 10.683% | $18.1409 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.77 | 5.501% | $173.834 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.51 | 4.169% | $258.8704 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.46 | $787.7483 | $787.74 | $787.80 | $787.60 | |