| 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 | $27.51 | 3.549% | $28.4863 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.66 | 4.802% | $188.2873 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.66 | 11.140% | $29.6299 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.37 | 8.732% | $206.9931 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.65 | 11.551% | $257.2924 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.57 | 10.837% | $139.178 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.59 | 11.358% | $114.2422 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.01 | $964.1092 | $964.11 | $964.20 | $964.10 | |