| 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 | $26.79 | 11.117% | $29.7682 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.41 | 13.414% | $17.4771 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.93 | 12.484% | $280.0064 | $280.01 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.60 | 5.561% | $36.5241 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.43 | 3.474% | $159.7949 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.48 | 13.290% | $127.4286 | $127.43 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.94 | 13.674% | $154.5284 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.58 | $805.5277 | $805.53 | $805.55 | $805.50 | |