| 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 | $28.29 | 4.119% | $29.4553 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.27 | 10.246% | $82.9822 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.98 | 13.164% | $41.848 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.69 | 9.415% | $11.6965 | $11.70 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.65 | 6.167% | $263.9842 | $263.98 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.26 | 6.187% | $39.5653 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.27 | 7.166% | $80.6638 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.41 | $550.1953 | $550.20 | $550.20 | $550.30 | |