| 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 | $27.99 | 6.798% | $29.8928 | $29.89 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.90 | 4.151% | $217.5714 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.52 | 13.318% | $272.5525 | $272.55 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.52 | 8.873% | $264.0388 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.65 | 10.810% | $228.9889 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.80 | 9.608% | $66.6417 | $66.64 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.98 | 7.585% | $190.4039 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.36 | $1,270.0900 | $1,270.08 | $1,270.10 | $1,270.10 | |