| 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 | $27.37 | 7.755% | $29.4925 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.70 | 9.835% | $23.8342 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.95 | 13.664% | $263.6436 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.77 | 7.746% | $200.1597 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.77 | 8.689% | $55.1814 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.60 | 12.210% | $6.2838 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.99 | 6.577% | $143.8683 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.15 | $722.4635 | $722.45 | $722.50 | $722.50 | |