| 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 | $228.84 | 12.345% | $257.0903 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.28 | 10.279% | $28.9813 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.94 | 8.582% | $29.252 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.40 | 7.645% | $11.1951 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.95 | 8.747% | $252.2387 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.64 | 7.404% | $253.0868 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.98 | 6.156% | $165.5821 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.03 | $997.4263 | $997.43 | $997.50 | $997.50 | |