| 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 | $27.84 | 5.506% | $29.3729 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.62 | 6.672% | $10.2618 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.30 | 7.448% | $28.2588 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.46 | 11.207% | $165.0979 | $165.10 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.40 | 12.549% | $149.0149 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.34 | 8.493% | $105.6071 | $105.61 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.76 | 10.481% | $246.1075 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.72 | $733.7209 | $733.72 | $733.65 | $733.80 | |