| 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 | $26.69 | 8.532% | $28.9672 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.40 | 5.809% | $142.2073 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.61 | 4.835% | $57.2504 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.50 | 6.439% | $209.1526 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.66 | 12.586% | $10.8758 | $10.88 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.38 | 4.245% | $84.8346 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.44 | 8.277% | $5.8903 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.68 | $539.1782 | $539.18 | $539.20 | $539.30 | |