| 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 | $27.59 | 6.640% | $29.422 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.80 | 13.394% | $161.9266 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.37 | 6.295% | $15.2746 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.40 | 12.245% | $131.7756 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.90 | 8.480% | $262.4131 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.68 | 7.778% | $74.0219 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 9.659% | $190.3351 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.31 | $865.1689 | $865.17 | $865.15 | $865.10 | |