| 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 | $26.34 | 13.651% | $29.9357 | $29.94 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.81 | 3.487% | $84.6627 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.41 | 5.625% | $189.5018 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.47 | 12.742% | $260.9639 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.91 | 3.214% | $120.6675 | $120.67 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.48 | 8.333% | $166.2695 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.26 | 6.584% | $22.6598 | $22.66 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.68 | $874.6609 | $874.66 | $874.60 | $874.80 | |