| 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 | $26.57 | 9.129% | $28.9956 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.54 | 5.149% | $188.7845 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.53 | 7.265% | $240.8421 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 11.840% | $13.9688 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.27 | 6.500% | $12.0026 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.90 | 11.246% | $145.621 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.32 | 3.455% | $95.5097 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.62 | $725.7243 | $725.72 | $725.70 | $725.70 | |