| 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 | $27.65 | 5.765% | $29.244 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.68 | 4.659% | $26.8764 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.68 | 5.847% | $72.6957 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.39 | 7.590% | $60.67 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.54 | 9.755% | $42.2996 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.99 | 11.743% | $65.9172 | $65.92 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.73 | 13.147% | $229.3829 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.66 | $527.0858 | $527.09 | $527.10 | $527.10 | |