| 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 | $27.88 | 5.773% | $29.4895 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.85 | 9.282% | $267.577 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.53 | 4.106% | $123.3968 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.63 | 5.601% | $186.523 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.49 | 3.218% | $40.7608 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.69 | 5.182% | $225.8152 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.85 | 11.822% | $261.4957 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.92 | $1,135.0580 | $1,135.07 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.10 | |