| 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 | $27.43 | 6.705% | $29.2692 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.37 | 5.632% | $54.2632 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.69 | 12.825% | $133.912 | $133.91 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.53 | 13.656% | $241.5531 | $241.55 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.95 | 4.413% | $13.5215 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.91 | 13.862% | $150.1954 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.87 | 12.396% | $17.8372 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.75 | $640.5516 | $640.55 | $640.50 | $640.60 | |