| 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 | $25.79 | 12.607% | $29.0413 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.70 | 5.194% | $256.3578 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.64 | 8.143% | $263.4796 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.41 | 5.666% | $169.4988 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.55 | 4.587% | $36.1348 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.34 | 8.206% | $108.5739 | $108.57 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.82 | 11.422% | $7.599 | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.25 | $870.6852 | $870.68 | $870.70 | $870.70 | |