| 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 | $25.96 | 13.485% | $29.4607 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.39 | 8.624% | $86.2366 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.48 | 13.395% | $273.8262 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.80 | 13.384% | $15.647 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.37 | 13.746% | $213.1259 | $213.13 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.31 | 10.542% | $48.9812 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.30 | 8.745% | $71.0105 | $71.01 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.61 | $738.2881 | $738.30 | $738.35 | $738.20 | |