| 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 | $27.36 | 7.725% | $29.4736 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.52 | 5.500% | $83.8936 | $83.89 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.65 | 11.489% | $162.3837 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.88 | 4.622% | $222.7193 | $222.72 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.76 | 7.393% | $207.0107 | $207.01 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.75 | 6.699% | $7.2022 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.56 | 8.696% | $206.0441 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.48 | $918.7272 | $918.71 | $918.70 | $918.70 | |