| 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 | $27.93 | 5.613% | $29.4977 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.30 | 6.607% | $228.4588 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.35 | 9.526% | $23.3838 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.93 | 8.465% | $240.7164 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.81 | 11.120% | $260.9209 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.77 | 3.124% | $174.0424 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.89 | 4.826% | $88.9868 | $88.99 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.98 | $1,046.0068 | $1,046.01 | $1,046.00 | $1,046.00 | |