| 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 | 13.411% | $28.9879 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.26 | 13.789% | $210.8055 | $210.81 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.46 | 13.694% | $197.2136 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.77 | 5.636% | $150.8165 | $150.82 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.72 | 10.219% | $231.1513 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.67 | 10.761% | $234.4478 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.49 | 9.768% | $234.3437 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.93 | $1,287.7663 | $1,287.77 | $1,287.75 | $1,287.70 | |