| 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 | $27.78 | 4.314% | $28.9784 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.55 | 5.712% | $139.0641 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.28 | 9.597% | $81.4087 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.72 | 6.834% | $187.7287 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.37 | 9.607% | $123.1654 | $123.17 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.29 | 5.737% | $26.7409 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.86 | 13.588% | $198.62 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.85 | $785.7062 | $785.71 | $785.70 | $785.70 | |