| 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 | $27.99 | 5.555% | $29.5448 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.33 | 11.306% | $48.2289 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.97 | 4.408% | $86.6273 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.31 | 7.710% | $80.0393 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.90 | 10.149% | $205.8685 | $205.87 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.94 | 12.363% | $79.7103 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.83 | 8.553% | $149.6186 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.27 | $679.6377 | $679.64 | $679.65 | $679.50 | |