| 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 | $25.56 | 13.426% | $28.9917 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.45 | 9.611% | $167.102 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.37 | 3.298% | $200.7803 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.69 | 7.467% | $58.7737 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.37 | 9.785% | $226.5633 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.32 | 8.758% | $185.2366 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.99 | 8.577% | $221.4862 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.75 | $1,088.9338 | $1,088.93 | $1,088.95 | $1,089.00 | |