| 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 | 6.509% | $28.7468 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.42 | 13.685% | $269.9109 | $269.91 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.92 | 13.672% | $228.3898 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.80 | 8.285% | $93.9914 | $93.99 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.42 | 3.507% | $160.8706 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.72 | 10.593% | $247.4187 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.52 | 6.143% | $120.4935 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.79 | $1,149.8217 | $1,149.82 | $1,149.80 | $1,149.80 | |