| 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 | $26.82 | 11.368% | $29.8689 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.66 | 6.864% | $55.2059 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.71 | 5.264% | $262.8547 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.43 | 9.217% | $159.9265 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.42 | 12.341% | $117.3065 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.40 | 9.609% | $259.1157 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.75 | 12.347% | $281.7101 | $281.71 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.19 | $1,165.9883 | $1,166.00 | $1,165.95 | $1,166.00 | |