| 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 | $26.98 | 7.375% | $28.9698 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.77 | 4.135% | $170.5419 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.94 | 3.303% | $211.7092 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.56 | 11.208% | $186.3401 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.92 | 10.674% | $116.1192 | $116.12 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.91 | 10.693% | $7.6489 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.37 | 10.395% | $103.0758 | $103.08 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.45 | $824.4049 | $824.41 | $824.40 | $824.30 | |