| 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 | $27.26 | 7.306% | $29.2516 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.80 | 13.396% | $181.2068 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.28 | 8.569% | $204.4137 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.47 | 12.538% | $174.9628 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.30 | 3.570% | $166.0227 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.76 | 7.791% | $62.2601 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.89 | 5.534% | $249.9995 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.76 | $1,068.1172 | $1,068.11 | $1,068.05 | $1,068.20 | |