| 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 | $27.31 | 3.785% | $28.3437 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.34 | 12.790% | $186.487 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.99 | 3.400% | $214.0277 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.47 | 3.694% | $185.0627 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.77 | 12.844% | $203.9881 | $203.99 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.72 | 13.632% | $93.9964 | $94.00 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.84 | 8.673% | $259.5546 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.44 | $1,171.4602 | $1,171.46 | $1,171.50 | $1,171.50 | |