| 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 | $26.50 | 10.854% | $29.3763 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.37 | 5.607% | $85.9324 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.52 | 10.726% | $63.6896 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.65 | 12.354% | $184.9909 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.88 | 12.771% | $88.9538 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.72 | 13.346% | $165.1678 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.94 | 12.454% | $37.0423 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.58 | $655.1531 | $655.15 | $655.20 | $655.20 | |