| 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 | $26.59 | 12.723% | $29.973 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.43 | 6.220% | $104.5523 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.83 | 10.164% | $182.685 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.37 | 6.520% | $186.8041 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.35 | 12.475% | $67.8787 | $67.88 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.98 | 9.727% | $260.031 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.85 | 8.333% | $220.8368 | $220.84 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.40 | $1,052.7609 | $1,052.76 | $1,052.80 | $1,052.80 | |