| 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 | $27.74 | 5.347% | $29.2233 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.83 | 7.833% | $82.8481 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.49 | 6.398% | $47.3365 | $47.34 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.34 | 3.209% | $140.7152 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.49 | 12.497% | $89.4239 | $89.42 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.27 | 8.667% | $106.7871 | $106.79 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.49 | 10.743% | $246.3921 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.65 | $742.7262 | $742.73 | $742.70 | $742.60 | |