| 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 | $26.92 | 7.625% | $28.9727 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.26 | 4.584% | $116.3602 | $116.36 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.53 | 12.227% | $138.634 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.99 | 8.636% | $9.7664 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 10.240% | $15.169 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.50 | 11.233% | $195.2139 | $195.21 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.32 | 7.266% | $150.5157 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.28 | $654.6319 | $654.63 | $654.55 | $654.70 | |