| 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 | $27.95 | 5.470% | $29.4789 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.90 | 6.301% | $231.6299 | $231.63 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.68 | 10.808% | $47.2929 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.29 | 10.241% | $95.127 | $95.13 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.55 | 4.789% | $139.9457 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.72 | 12.553% | $36.8273 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.45 | 11.484% | $57.3585 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.54 | $637.6602 | $637.67 | $637.75 | $637.60 | |