| 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 | $28.55 | 3.375% | $29.5136 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.67 | 7.537% | $171.7043 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.97 | 6.607% | $262.2212 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.36 | 13.846% | $34.5636 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.37 | 12.706% | $272.0385 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.48 | 4.551% | $174.0565 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.36 | 12.473% | $215.2283 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.76 | $1,159.3260 | $1,159.32 | $1,159.30 | $1,159.30 | |