| 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 | $26.89 | 8.155% | $29.0829 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.87 | 12.766% | $65.2577 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.36 | 13.156% | $169.0098 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.66 | 3.831% | $17.2982 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.68 | 6.211% | $214.2063 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.37 | 8.338% | $20.9851 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.96 | 12.714% | $56.3119 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.79 | $572.1519 | $572.16 | $572.15 | $572.20 | |