| 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 | $25.94 | 11.770% | $28.9931 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.33 | 6.166% | $257.2721 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.64 | 9.822% | $19.3726 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.69 | 6.682% | $32.7407 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.77 | 8.164% | $101.4254 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.92 | 10.858% | $144.0267 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.59 | 3.600% | $102.1392 | $102.14 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.88 | $685.9698 | $685.97 | $686.00 | $685.90 | |