| 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 | 5.705% | $28.9526 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.32 | 9.331% | $162.1597 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.34 | 4.511% | $166.5278 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.64 | 8.216% | $223.6175 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.49 | 12.287% | $87.0112 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.28 | 5.499% | $239.7781 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.32 | 8.138% | $132.2744 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.78 | $1,040.3213 | $1,040.32 | $1,040.30 | $1,040.40 | |