| 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 | $27.41 | 5.771% | $28.9918 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.28 | 7.678% | $203.8129 | $203.81 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.36 | 8.140% | $158.2737 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.45 | 12.609% | $45.5503 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.83 | 3.847% | $151.4401 | $151.44 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.98 | 6.205% | $48.8331 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.76 | 3.325% | $221.9008 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.07 | $858.8027 | $858.79 | $858.80 | $858.80 | |