| 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 | $26.70 | 11.750% | $29.8373 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.86 | 10.870% | $242.6501 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.80 | 4.569% | $56.2581 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.25 | 7.150% | $183.4944 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.84 | 4.849% | $8.2202 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.96 | 3.589% | $16.5328 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.83 | 6.500% | $198.974 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.24 | $735.9669 | $735.96 | $735.95 | $736.00 | |