| 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 | 6.314% | $29.2364 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.43 | 9.181% | $221.0151 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.29 | 11.126% | $272.581 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.68 | 11.265% | $78.6421 | $78.64 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.41 | 9.496% | $46.4373 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.83 | 9.133% | $89.3035 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.90 | 13.579% | $247.4886 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.04 | $984.7040 | $984.71 | $984.75 | $984.60 | |