| 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 | $27.26 | 6.248% | $28.9632 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.84 | 13.589% | $45.2539 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.56 | 6.698% | $76.3531 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.54 | 13.620% | $182.4055 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.86 | 3.644% | $225.7988 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.33 | 5.273% | $78.2494 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.60 | 13.492% | $19.9746 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.99 | $656.9985 | $656.99 | $656.95 | $657.10 | |