| 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 | $26.98 | 9.337% | $29.4991 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.41 | 8.492% | $138.2297 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.89 | 7.863% | $142.2605 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.77 | 4.235% | $59.1742 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.42 | 9.765% | $150.8391 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.33 | 8.346% | $49.1132 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.58 | 4.469% | $49.7064 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.38 | $618.8222 | $618.82 | $618.80 | $618.80 | |