| 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 | $26.45 | 12.787% | $29.8322 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.27 | 11.287% | $57.0568 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.95 | 4.580% | $260.3519 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.58 | 8.834% | $272.7162 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.28 | 4.458% | $226.9663 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.32 | 3.275% | $216.1752 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.95 | 3.758% | $228.2157 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.80 | $1,291.3143 | $1,291.33 | $1,291.30 | $1,291.40 | |