| 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 | $27.72 | 4.595% | $28.9937 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.44 | 5.697% | $58.5984 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.91 | 3.663% | $183.3902 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.90 | 3.425% | $96.0818 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.97 | 4.174% | $31.2209 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.66 | 9.475% | $225.1463 | $225.15 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.39 | 6.285% | $219.3616 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.99 | $842.7929 | $842.79 | $842.80 | $842.80 | |