| 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 | $27.57 | 6.415% | $29.3386 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.74 | 12.573% | $68.3768 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.92 | 8.509% | $46.5721 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.43 | 7.792% | $238.6838 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.82 | 3.313% | $128.9553 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.52 | 9.390% | $7.1322 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.67 | 6.489% | $123.1758 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.67 | $642.2346 | $642.24 | $642.30 | $642.30 | |