| 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 | $27.67 | 7.871% | $29.8479 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.77 | 3.525% | $102.2516 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.42 | 9.716% | $160.6462 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.70 | 9.132% | $207.0234 | $207.02 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.27 | 3.311% | $162.4772 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.38 | 12.810% | $224.9206 | $224.92 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.72 | 13.411% | $202.6881 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.93 | $1,089.8550 | $1,089.86 | $1,089.85 | $1,089.80 | |