| 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 | 3.341% | $28.4291 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.39 | 12.525% | $70.2043 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.84 | 3.686% | $73.4512 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.86 | 7.549% | $72.9828 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.79 | 7.523% | $246.0019 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.52 | 5.554% | $65.9924 | $65.99 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.81 | 12.862% | $171.3358 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.72 | $728.3975 | $728.39 | $728.45 | $728.40 | |