| 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 | $26.87 | 12.671% | $30.2747 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.25 | 3.416% | $99.5379 | $99.54 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.62 | 9.810% | $271.9115 | $271.91 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.58 | 6.707% | $185.222 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.45 | 5.650% | $168.4589 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.54 | 9.222% | $143.6706 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.31 | 4.754% | $239.1639 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.62 | $1,138.2395 | $1,138.23 | $1,138.15 | $1,138.30 | |