| 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 | $26.99 | 7.375% | $28.9805 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.99 | 6.115% | $170.8345 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.28 | 7.412% | $207.6059 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.72 | 13.677% | $8.7759 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.66 | 12.466% | $95.2137 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.91 | 10.118% | $223.4404 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.26 | 9.318% | $152.2362 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.81 | $887.0871 | $887.09 | $887.15 | $887.00 | |