| 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 | $26.29 | 12.718% | $29.6336 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.45 | 6.738% | $110.4205 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.88 | 11.524% | $120.3121 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.76 | 12.235% | $187.1631 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.57 | 4.749% | $99.0611 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.51 | 9.302% | $68.3247 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.94 | 13.558% | $70.3378 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.40 | $685.2529 | $685.24 | $685.20 | $685.20 | |