| 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 | $28.89 | 3.103% | $29.7865 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.48 | 9.808% | $257.4778 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.92 | 13.564% | $195.2392 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.64 | 12.661% | $21 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.27 | 3.364% | $59.1966 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.85 | 6.223% | $226.0957 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.94 | 6.328% | $147.7321 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.99 | $936.5279 | $936.54 | $936.60 | $936.50 | |