| 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 | $26.65 | 8.745% | $28.9805 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.93 | 4.798% | $76.4292 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.65 | 7.367% | $58.6761 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.74 | 6.642% | $101.0326 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.31 | 7.241% | $108.6459 | $108.65 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.30 | 7.564% | $12.1547 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.46 | 3.406% | $210.3898 | $210.39 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.04 | $596.3088 | $596.31 | $596.40 | $596.30 | |