| 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 | $26.50 | 12.757% | $29.8806 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.77 | 12.436% | $79.571 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.40 | 11.253% | $256.3269 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.34 | 11.123% | $88.165 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.92 | 8.821% | $271.9654 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.54 | 8.415% | $118.7578 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.32 | 6.136% | $57.6531 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.79 | $902.3198 | $902.33 | $902.30 | $902.50 | |