| 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 | $25.55 | 13.599% | $29.0245 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.97 | 12.674% | $51.7962 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.84 | 8.762% | $17.2279 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.30 | 7.244% | $255.5625 | $255.56 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.76 | 7.459% | $230.7789 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.97 | 6.463% | $218.2172 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.39 | 10.833% | $239.8315 | $239.83 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.78 | $1,042.4387 | $1,042.44 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.40 | |