| 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 | $27.35 | 7.189% | $29.3162 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.94 | 4.485% | $82.4805 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.42 | 5.856% | $51.2555 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.34 | 10.654% | $251.5608 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.93 | 10.576% | $215.5458 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.36 | 8.754% | $271.189 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.89 | 12.200% | $219.7886 | $219.79 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.23 | $1,121.1364 | $1,121.15 | $1,121.15 | $1,121.20 | |