| 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 | $27.44 | 6.435% | $29.2058 | $29.21 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.43 | 5.212% | $88.8305 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.55 | 11.545% | $264.9751 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.38 | 12.603% | $198.6092 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.69 | 13.420% | $29.1376 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.99 | 7.754% | $157.3101 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.63 | 8.413% | $188.2375 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.11 | $956.3058 | $956.32 | $956.35 | $956.20 | |