| 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 | $26.75 | 8.874% | $29.1238 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.83 | 4.467% | $56.2346 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.41 | 3.871% | $22.2388 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.90 | 12.391% | $177.4654 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.53 | 10.284% | $174.8332 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.56 | 7.447% | $265.9958 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.53 | 10.493% | $13.8448 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.51 | $739.7364 | $739.73 | $739.75 | $739.60 | |