| 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 | $26.86 | 8.537% | $29.153 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.45 | 3.752% | $9.8046 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.90 | 13.280% | $123.3619 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.73 | 13.409% | $40.521 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.75 | 4.432% | $148.0324 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.79 | 13.700% | $218.0652 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.83 | 3.484% | $169.5378 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.31 | $738.4759 | $738.47 | $738.45 | $738.50 | |