| 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 | $28.54 | 3.225% | $29.4604 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.33 | 13.762% | $19.715 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.80 | 4.831% | $15.515 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.99 | 9.590% | $149.0314 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.80 | 8.741% | $152.0199 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.89 | 8.178% | $38.8251 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.53 | 8.562% | $160.1615 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.88 | $564.7283 | $564.74 | $564.70 | $564.70 | |