| 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 | $27.62 | 3.536% | $28.5966 | $28.60 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.85 | 12.498% | $121.3291 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.58 | 10.115% | $215.3629 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.95 | 3.819% | $250.1519 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.47 | 10.528% | $160.7851 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.59 | 4.569% | $249.4912 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.37 | 4.721% | $205.6406 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.43 | $1,231.3574 | $1,231.36 | $1,231.40 | $1,231.40 | |