| 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 | 3.137% | $28.7855 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.28 | 7.756% | $22.9305 | $22.93 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.99 | 13.162% | $148.2309 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.29 | 9.663% | $220.7407 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.26 | 4.429% | $159.0036 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.68 | 7.581% | $224.5 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.96 | 7.136% | $41.7402 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.37 | $845.9314 | $845.93 | $846.00 | $845.80 | |