| 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 | $27.35 | 7.719% | $29.4611 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.91 | 9.814% | $77.8691 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.76 | 3.258% | $68.935 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.80 | 8.436% | $190.6305 | $190.63 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.79 | 3.331% | $36.9822 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.33 | 5.627% | $255.9659 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.26 | 5.715% | $167.3046 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.20 | $827.1484 | $827.15 | $827.15 | $827.20 | |