| 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 | $27.66 | 7.103% | $29.6247 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.26 | 8.777% | $105.7965 | $105.80 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.44 | 13.738% | $279.1585 | $279.16 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.74 | 5.604% | $229.9421 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.79 | 7.863% | $17.0316 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.66 | 4.337% | $149.8905 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.82 | 3.846% | $177.3897 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.37 | $988.8336 | $988.83 | $988.85 | $988.80 | |