| 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 | $26.76 | 8.285% | $28.9771 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.58 | 11.504% | $82.0446 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.35 | 11.365% | $36.0266 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.91 | 5.534% | $99.107 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.52 | 8.502% | $164.4022 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.72 | 7.548% | $188.9833 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.40 | 5.294% | $29.9035 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.24 | $629.4443 | $629.44 | $629.50 | $629.40 | |