| 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 | 13.445% | $29.4503 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.85 | 4.409% | $42.6511 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.38 | 9.745% | $41.0227 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.38 | 5.790% | $135.8132 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.94 | 5.363% | $88.4417 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.72 | 10.526% | $206.3741 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.70 | 12.666% | $40.2218 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.93 | $583.9749 | $583.96 | $583.90 | $584.00 | |