| 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 | $27.80 | 5.762% | $29.4018 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 3.592% | $42.2137 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.38 | 7.265% | $204.2111 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.68 | 6.437% | $227.4346 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.90 | 4.145% | $17.6005 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.69 | 7.152% | $260.0472 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.30 | 11.429% | $269.9925 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.50 | $1,050.9014 | $1,050.89 | $1,050.90 | $1,050.80 | |