| 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 | $28.66 | 4.285% | $29.8881 | $29.89 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.30 | 5.550% | $124.8657 | $124.87 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.49 | 4.160% | $225.496 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.72 | 8.274% | $46.2547 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.27 | 13.777% | $94.7421 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.63 | 11.402% | $258.0405 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.26 | 10.750% | $74.4905 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.33 | $853.7776 | $853.78 | $853.80 | $853.80 | |