| 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 | $27.83 | 3.395% | $28.7748 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.55 | 3.154% | $73.8067 | $73.81 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.93 | 9.148% | $198.573 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.30 | 9.657% | $41.9986 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.80 | 10.721% | $256.6513 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.52 | 3.550% | $237.668 | $237.67 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.70 | 5.147% | $208.9271 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.63 | $1,046.3995 | $1,046.40 | $1,046.35 | $1,046.50 | |