| 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 | $26.78 | 9.861% | $29.4208 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.77 | 8.698% | $271.495 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.62 | 6.676% | $235.3486 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.74 | 10.207% | $189.2695 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.93 | 8.337% | $127.7618 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.96 | 11.778% | $238.0424 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.41 | 7.177% | $147.2719 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.21 | $1,238.6100 | $1,238.61 | $1,238.55 | $1,238.60 | |