| 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 | $27.96 | 4.245% | $29.1469 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.51 | 12.239% | $128.5249 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.32 | 10.514% | $26.877 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.54 | 10.772% | $36.0452 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.25 | 11.807% | $259.6718 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.48 | 7.869% | $228.1214 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.77 | 6.216% | $85.7907 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.83 | $794.1779 | $794.18 | $794.15 | $794.10 | |