| 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 | $27.66 | 5.578% | $29.2029 | $29.20 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.78 | 6.502% | $86.0323 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.57 | 13.126% | $70.7829 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.92 | 12.750% | $10.0573 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.63 | 9.410% | $32.4182 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.86 | 3.268% | $177.4764 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.53 | 4.413% | $167.6142 | $167.61 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.95 | $573.5842 | $573.58 | $573.60 | $573.60 | |