| 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 | $27.39 | 5.699% | $28.951 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.77 | 10.542% | $206.4593 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.94 | 6.434% | $230.8979 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.42 | 7.432% | $236.8016 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.78 | 3.543% | $214.1062 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.30 | 6.106% | $111.7296 | $111.73 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.28 | 12.585% | $17.203 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.88 | $1,046.1486 | $1,046.15 | $1,046.15 | $1,046.20 | |