| 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 | $28.52 | 4.603% | $29.8328 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.71 | 5.302% | $177.655 | $177.66 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.35 | 8.433% | $159.776 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.31 | 9.552% | $129.611 | $129.61 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.73 | 12.570% | $282.2468 | $282.25 | $282.25 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.57 | 7.814% | $232.4146 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.81 | 4.464% | $111.578 | $111.58 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.00 | $1,123.1142 | $1,123.12 | $1,123.15 | $1,123.10 | |