| 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 | $26.89 | 7.819% | $28.9925 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.82 | 8.389% | $258.8546 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.83 | 13.725% | $171.5314 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.66 | 9.287% | $146.073 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.91 | 6.596% | $25.4871 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.51 | 7.755% | $46.8842 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.99 | 4.471% | $85.6558 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.61 | $763.4786 | $763.47 | $763.50 | $763.60 | |