| 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 | $26.95 | 7.731% | $29.0335 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.40 | 4.532% | $142.5816 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.25 | 9.470% | $231.2554 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.63 | 8.165% | $70.9887 | $70.99 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.80 | 13.814% | $62.3701 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.84 | 12.387% | $176.2678 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.89 | 8.143% | $149.1184 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.76 | $861.6155 | $861.62 | $861.60 | $861.70 | |