| 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 | $27.29 | 4.235% | $28.4457 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.53 | 10.468% | $103.3207 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.52 | 13.835% | $30.189 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.89 | 7.372% | $187.7829 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.41 | 4.253% | $43.1712 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.94 | 8.435% | $46.562 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.98 | 9.713% | $198.5586 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.56 | $638.0301 | $638.03 | $638.00 | $638.10 | |