| 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 | $26.70 | 10.509% | $29.5059 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.49 | 3.645% | $150.7931 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.73 | 12.481% | $145.9216 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.68 | 3.747% | $114.8272 | $114.83 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.74 | 9.562% | $271.4289 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.54 | 3.679% | $257.6838 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.98 | 4.215% | $84.3933 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.86 | $1,054.5538 | $1,054.55 | $1,054.60 | $1,054.50 | |