| 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 | $27.50 | 8.475% | $29.8306 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.47 | 7.475% | $118.7276 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.45 | 3.743% | $143.6322 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.44 | 11.547% | $189.0052 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.94 | 12.800% | $246.9643 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.81 | 8.640% | $92.1376 | $92.14 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.60 | 10.744% | $95.9043 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.21 | $916.2018 | $916.20 | $916.25 | $916.10 | |