| 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 | $27.87 | 5.695% | $29.4572 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.30 | 4.840% | $27.5729 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.91 | 13.148% | $137.9387 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.88 | 8.452% | $243.8869 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.57 | 4.195% | $69.3626 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.86 | 10.812% | $192.6577 | $192.66 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.61 | 12.657% | $232.7606 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.00 | $933.6366 | $933.64 | $933.60 | $933.80 | |