| 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 | $26.28 | 10.305% | $28.9882 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.30 | 11.824% | $200.5004 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.38 | 12.385% | $173.5 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.50 | 6.688% | $148.8298 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.69 | 7.145% | $218.2437 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.52 | 7.423% | $194.9942 | $194.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.68 | 4.123% | $191.2531 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.35 | $1,156.3094 | $1,156.30 | $1,156.35 | $1,156.30 | |