| 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 | $27.25 | 5.747% | $28.8161 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.97 | 9.216% | $228.2287 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.56 | 9.341% | $241.1625 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.95 | 9.579% | $153.3558 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.88 | 5.856% | $239.1075 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.33 | 6.684% | $119.8381 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.46 | 13.517% | $136.7426 | $136.74 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.40 | $1,147.2513 | $1,147.26 | $1,147.25 | $1,147.20 | |