| 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 | $28.45 | 4.495% | $29.7288 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.49 | 6.143% | $55.7145 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.52 | 6.805% | $18.7122 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.67 | 13.293% | $162.7681 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.95 | 4.611% | $110.8354 | $110.84 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.90 | 7.284% | $15.9853 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.50 | 7.717% | $128.7218 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.48 | $522.4661 | $522.47 | $522.45 | $522.40 | |