| 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 | $26.50 | 9.365% | $28.9817 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.58 | 5.766% | $30.2279 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.58 | 3.200% | $210.0946 | $210.09 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.46 | 6.396% | $70.7108 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.94 | 11.407% | $251.713 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.87 | 13.705% | $207.9323 | $207.93 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.60 | 3.522% | $160.045 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.53 | $959.7053 | $959.70 | $959.75 | $959.60 | |