| 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 | $28.63 | 4.204% | $29.8336 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.48 | 5.134% | $81.4578 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.39 | 9.304% | $145.8006 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.64 | 13.214% | $202.2455 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.83 | 11.342% | $20.9657 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.52 | 12.622% | $29.8674 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.42 | 4.281% | $236.113 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.91 | $746.2836 | $746.29 | $746.25 | $746.30 | |