| 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 | $27.28 | 4.276% | $28.4465 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.41 | 5.467% | $70.0406 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.42 | 10.156% | $198.7435 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.97 | 12.561% | $275.7407 | $275.74 | $275.75 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.81 | 7.692% | $266.8715 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.68 | 13.461% | $148.2708 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.92 | 5.681% | $172.1755 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.49 | $1,160.2891 | $1,160.29 | $1,160.30 | $1,160.20 | |