| 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 | $26.98 | 9.298% | $29.4886 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.44 | 13.276% | $202.1297 | $202.13 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.29 | 5.402% | $71.979 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.42 | 5.569% | $236.9179 | $236.92 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.86 | 10.566% | $42.9659 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.85 | 5.589% | $137.1073 | $137.11 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.31 | 11.418% | $149.6455 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.15 | $870.2339 | $870.25 | $870.25 | $870.20 | |