| 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 | $25.50 | 13.586% | $28.9644 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.88 | 5.835% | $149.1003 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.38 | 10.141% | $249.3372 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.78 | 11.374% | $88.8542 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.81 | 11.298% | $259.1129 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.40 | 6.865% | $25.0064 | $25.01 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.94 | 12.863% | $207.6002 | $207.60 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.69 | $1,007.9756 | $1,007.97 | $1,007.95 | $1,008.00 | |