| 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 | $27.68 | 6.596% | $29.5058 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.59 | 13.413% | $144.7036 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.60 | 10.385% | $260.0671 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.84 | 8.300% | $181.7707 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.78 | 8.602% | $233.2554 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.78 | 13.411% | $251.5229 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.51 | 4.722% | $160.7587 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.78 | $1,261.5842 | $1,261.59 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.70 | |