| 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 | $27.72 | 5.570% | $29.264 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.98 | 5.388% | $205.4855 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.73 | 4.381% | $172.9906 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.94 | 6.758% | $255.0876 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.37 | 5.844% | $201.4952 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.46 | 11.786% | $197.2576 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.50 | 3.502% | $18.1129 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.70 | $1,079.6934 | $1,079.70 | $1,079.70 | $1,079.80 | |