| 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 | $27.40 | 5.818% | $28.9941 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.95 | 13.832% | $192.3192 | $192.32 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.83 | 9.497% | $41.4227 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.72 | 9.411% | $95.9753 | $95.98 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 9.295% | $273.7293 | $273.73 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.78 | 3.423% | $52.5182 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.29 | 10.260% | $23.4744 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.42 | $708.4332 | $708.43 | $708.40 | $708.40 | |