| 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 | $26.92 | 8.298% | $29.1538 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.58 | 6.542% | $73.0665 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.99 | 4.779% | $134.1066 | $134.11 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.25 | 13.830% | $245.0191 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.96 | 4.135% | $141.5819 | $141.58 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.95 | 6.463% | $259.7165 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.30 | 4.868% | $260.3872 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.95 | $1,143.0316 | $1,143.04 | $1,143.00 | $1,143.10 | |