| 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 | $25.56 | 13.641% | $29.0466 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.35 | 12.597% | $258.2412 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 4.576% | $170.0092 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.57 | 10.579% | $262.7025 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.86 | 11.452% | $142.5025 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.66 | 5.667% | $87.3443 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.86 | 5.361% | $213.7353 | $213.74 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.43 | $1,163.5816 | $1,163.58 | $1,163.60 | $1,163.40 | |