| 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 | $28.38 | 3.857% | $29.4746 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.27 | 8.717% | $74.2211 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.31 | 4.522% | $128.8861 | $128.89 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.45 | 4.189% | $103.616 | $103.62 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.95 | 8.695% | $141.2492 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.54 | 10.348% | $14.9411 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.98 | 10.684% | $244.5895 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.88 | $736.9776 | $736.98 | $736.95 | $736.90 | |