| 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 | $26.32 | 10.501% | $29.0839 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.50 | 11.830% | $279.0159 | $279.02 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.33 | 13.419% | $63.8889 | $63.89 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.50 | 10.769% | $80.3075 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.55 | 7.504% | $150.0218 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.38 | 12.609% | $220.0155 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.54 | 11.793% | $216.3642 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.12 | $1,038.6977 | $1,038.70 | $1,038.65 | $1,038.70 | |