| 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 | $28.40 | 5.348% | $29.9188 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.38 | 10.543% | $70.0622 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.28 | 9.322% | $129.3061 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.52 | 13.282% | $120.668 | $120.67 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.79 | 8.544% | $114.8287 | $114.83 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.88 | 11.613% | $41.1629 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.94 | 9.212% | $191.0555 | $191.06 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.19 | $697.0022 | $697.01 | $696.95 | $697.10 | |