| 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 | $28.40 | 5.215% | $29.8811 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.75 | 10.449% | $79.2472 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.44 | 7.496% | $146.6675 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.55 | 12.821% | $264.6217 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.76 | 10.302% | $8.5594 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.57 | 9.484% | $211.9282 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.52 | 7.822% | $249.6295 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.99 | $990.5346 | $990.54 | $990.55 | $990.50 | |