| 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 | $27.99 | 4.379% | $29.2157 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.69 | 6.440% | $73.1136 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.73 | 7.394% | $185.5017 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.52 | 13.377% | $174.0564 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.80 | 13.589% | $58.8391 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.35 | 9.511% | $129.6063 | $129.61 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.74 | 13.634% | $169.0192 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.82 | $819.3520 | $819.36 | $819.30 | $819.30 | |