| 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 | $25.73 | 12.622% | $28.9776 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.93 | 5.343% | $129.4981 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.84 | 9.296% | $188.9072 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.29 | 7.857% | $163.1769 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.61 | 6.686% | $16.6537 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.58 | 7.563% | $178.1028 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.46 | 11.494% | $265.8686 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.44 | $971.1849 | $971.19 | $971.20 | $971.30 | |