| 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 | $27.74 | 5.871% | $29.3686 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.47 | 7.351% | $138.9873 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.36 | 6.306% | $85.4275 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.50 | 10.485% | $56.8998 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.96 | 4.267% | $39.5798 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.92 | 10.536% | $26.4402 | $26.44 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.56 | 12.826% | $280.4403 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.51 | $657.1435 | $657.15 | $657.20 | $657.10 | |