| 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 | $27.80 | 6.423% | $29.5856 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.95 | 9.870% | $72.4593 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.57 | 7.245% | $217.2462 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.97 | 13.714% | $178.4969 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.34 | 11.619% | $139.9033 | $139.90 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.79 | 5.117% | $135.3802 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.50 | 4.843% | $44.5583 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.92 | $817.6298 | $817.64 | $817.65 | $817.70 | |