| 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 | $25.86 | 12.623% | $29.1243 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.68 | 7.686% | $193.4902 | $193.49 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.32 | 4.482% | $238.5533 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.35 | 12.429% | $278.0931 | $278.09 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.44 | 9.395% | $237.8685 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.73 | 8.687% | $98.6117 | $98.61 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.41 | 8.258% | $200.7212 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.79 | $1,276.4623 | $1,276.45 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.50 | |