| 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 | $28.74 | 3.500% | $29.7459 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.32 | 11.148% | $85.9396 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.59 | 10.721% | $197.7366 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.37 | 13.293% | $77.4584 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.41 | 4.388% | $51.5781 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.31 | 6.282% | $29.0256 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.84 | 4.267% | $239.6473 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.58 | $711.1315 | $711.15 | $711.20 | $711.00 | |