| 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 | $26.32 | 13.286% | $29.8169 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 5.618% | $254.3281 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.94 | 12.756% | $48.4174 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.41 | 4.115% | $259.6732 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.29 | 13.297% | $67.1738 | $67.17 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.48 | 11.662% | $218.2769 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.66 | 3.728% | $240.2963 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.90 | $1,117.9826 | $1,117.99 | $1,117.95 | $1,118.00 | |