| 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 | $27.91 | 3.118% | $28.7802 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 3.354% | $40.7732 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.48 | 4.803% | $173.428 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.34 | 9.231% | $251.6027 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.59 | 11.520% | $140.058 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.28 | 4.322% | $169.2937 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.42 | 3.162% | $163.4292 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.47 | $967.3650 | $967.36 | $967.40 | $967.40 | |