| 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 | $28.53 | 4.349% | $29.7708 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.60 | 13.219% | $13.1334 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.80 | 4.744% | $165.286 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.94 | 4.230% | $21.8258 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.51 | 12.243% | $98.2238 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.62 | 11.649% | $79.963 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.92 | 13.104% | $117.5377 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.92 | $525.7405 | $525.74 | $525.75 | $525.70 | |