| 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 | $28.64 | 3.129% | $29.5361 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.69 | 7.375% | $53.3546 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.65 | 4.593% | $169.0746 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.82 | 11.824% | $259.2304 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.71 | 12.585% | $258.619 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.52 | 4.591% | $94.6758 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.79 | 4.782% | $253.3524 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.82 | $1,117.8429 | $1,117.84 | $1,117.85 | $1,117.90 | |