| 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 | $27.88 | 5.670% | $29.4608 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.25 | 4.271% | $133.7276 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.85 | 9.277% | $253.3587 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.57 | 7.805% | $194.6635 | $194.66 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.87 | 10.437% | $189.8081 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.53 | 11.414% | $133.1732 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.71 | 7.369% | $111.3524 | $111.35 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.66 | $1,045.5443 | $1,045.54 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.70 | |