| 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 | $26.62 | 8.782% | $28.9578 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.50 | 8.642% | $146.1235 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.67 | 5.286% | $213.3831 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.67 | 9.695% | $46.8069 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.30 | 5.866% | $174.9965 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.55 | 5.624% | $227.6725 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.97 | 8.487% | $189.8197 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.28 | $1,027.7600 | $1,027.76 | $1,027.70 | $1,027.80 | |