| 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 | $28.77 | 3.633% | $29.8152 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.63 | 8.298% | $22.3419 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.96 | 13.191% | $27.1206 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.36 | 9.456% | $271.8449 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.63 | 9.507% | $128.8131 | $128.81 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.52 | 11.454% | $69.681 | $69.68 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.36 | 11.394% | $163.0363 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.23 | $712.6530 | $712.65 | $712.65 | $712.50 | |