| 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 | $28.43 | 4.451% | $29.6954 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.43 | 8.580% | $266.4879 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.97 | 3.287% | $195.1814 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.92 | 6.661% | $179.1052 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.27 | 13.200% | $242.5536 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.40 | 3.561% | $16.984 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.42 | 3.460% | $19.0573 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.84 | $949.0648 | $949.07 | $949.10 | $949.20 | |