| 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 | $26.31 | 10.200% | $28.9936 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.44 | 5.534% | $42.6779 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.76 | 11.214% | $23.088 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.65 | 5.510% | $90.3693 | $90.37 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.26 | 4.729% | $253.7165 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.81 | 12.526% | $272.0991 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.76 | 13.316% | $233.159 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.99 | $944.1034 | $944.11 | $944.10 | $944.20 | |