| 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 | $27.36 | 5.760% | $28.9359 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.68 | 9.712% | $65.4761 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.92 | 4.700% | $172.6712 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.85 | 7.874% | $244.7122 | $244.71 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.48 | 12.277% | $51.0636 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.51 | 3.743% | $257.8117 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.46 | 5.218% | $15.2145 | $15.21 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.26 | $835.8852 | $835.88 | $835.85 | $835.90 | |