| 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 | $27.99 | 3.526% | $28.9769 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.81 | 7.842% | $247.8317 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.41 | 10.837% | $160.0597 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.54 | 3.441% | $17.1091 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.30 | 3.417% | $195.7684 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.67 | 11.592% | $120.1511 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.37 | 10.518% | $189.3947 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.09 | $959.2916 | $959.29 | $959.30 | $959.40 | |