| 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 | $26.78 | 8.453% | $29.0437 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.94 | 12.281% | $163.8629 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.40 | 6.711% | $201.0435 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.66 | 3.721% | $100.2567 | $100.26 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.93 | 5.347% | $138.9843 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.95 | 7.238% | $173.6719 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.86 | 6.550% | $141.5623 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.52 | $948.4253 | $948.41 | $948.40 | $948.50 | |