| 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 | $26.58 | 9.215% | $29.0293 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.65 | 12.481% | $80.5926 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.73 | 9.820% | $250.0931 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.85 | 8.823% | $50.9836 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.96 | 9.512% | $31.7147 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.50 | 3.797% | $55.5314 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.87 | 12.739% | $37.0573 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.14 | $535.0020 | $534.99 | $535.05 | $535.00 | |