| 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 | 5.383% | $29.9288 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.49 | 10.622% | $61.3841 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.57 | 13.812% | $147.4662 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.70 | 3.485% | $255.2975 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.73 | 5.363% | $105.0785 | $105.08 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.97 | 9.312% | $250.2917 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.66 | 12.842% | $70.7068 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.52 | $920.1536 | $920.16 | $920.20 | $920.20 | |