| 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 | 12.237% | $29.0245 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.50 | 6.833% | $151.1687 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.47 | 8.358% | $232.3954 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.76 | 8.439% | $13.8368 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.39 | 12.253% | $267.5999 | $267.60 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.78 | 10.813% | $273.4643 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.45 | 4.834% | $37.1637 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.21 | $1,004.6533 | $1,004.65 | $1,004.60 | $1,004.70 | |