| 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 | $25.77 | 12.486% | $28.9876 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.53 | 4.637% | $82.1714 | $82.17 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.52 | 7.744% | $87.8329 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.94 | 7.209% | $86.775 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.31 | 12.115% | $204.3969 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.87 | 9.379% | $124.5499 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.61 | 12.106% | $213.6852 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.55 | $828.3989 | $828.41 | $828.45 | $828.40 | |