| 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 | $10.87 | 12.675% | $12.2478 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.76 | 4.430% | $28.9898 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.55 | 11.347% | $127.548 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.32 | 13.673% | $224.2996 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.66 | 7.592% | $90.0115 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.74 | 5.710% | $29.324 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.79 | 5.634% | $202.5954 | $202.60 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.69 | $715.0161 | $715.02 | $715.00 | $714.90 | |