| 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 | $25.90 | 13.762% | $29.4644 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.84 | 6.775% | $42.5392 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.82 | 10.348% | $243.6705 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.52 | 4.592% | $262.0239 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.42 | 13.490% | $276.2574 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.94 | 3.520% | $214.2243 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.77 | 13.729% | $147.5861 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.21 | $1,215.7658 | $1,215.76 | $1,215.70 | $1,215.80 | |