| 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 | 6.180% | $29.2738 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.27 | 5.527% | $55.159 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.68 | 12.617% | $42.4341 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.27 | 13.584% | $12.8009 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.79 | 12.668% | $11.0302 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.45 | 8.587% | $243.7235 | $243.72 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.63 | 3.310% | $162.8476 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.66 | $557.2691 | $557.26 | $557.25 | $557.20 | |