| 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 | $28.45 | 3.600% | $29.4742 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.50 | 8.589% | $138.451 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.28 | 6.184% | $164.8825 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.79 | 4.383% | $114.6021 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.89 | 6.421% | $159.5144 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.92 | 11.634% | $230.9931 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.83 | 11.627% | $267.715 | $267.72 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.66 | $1,105.6323 | $1,105.62 | $1,105.60 | $1,105.70 | |