| 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 | $27.53 | 7.170% | $29.5039 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.45 | 8.866% | $145.2817 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.83 | 9.267% | $145.1394 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.42 | 10.693% | $152.1143 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.50 | 10.234% | $203.3817 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.49 | 6.479% | $229.4516 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.84 | 8.584% | $226.7668 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.06 | $1,131.6394 | $1,131.63 | $1,131.65 | $1,131.70 | |