| 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 | $27.89 | 5.357% | $29.3841 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.29 | 13.231% | $8.2545 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.54 | 13.110% | $127.294 | $127.29 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.74 | 6.859% | $183.5196 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.87 | 9.486% | $35.988 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.48 | 8.784% | $249.6375 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.97 | 8.276% | $260.9127 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.78 | $894.9904 | $894.98 | $895.00 | $895.00 | |