| 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 | 3.303% | $28.4187 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.66 | 13.455% | $24.5744 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.52 | 4.126% | $73.4297 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.44 | 9.768% | $13.6551 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.43 | 10.440% | $233.5033 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.47 | 7.310% | $63.8173 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.49 | 8.560% | $118.8623 | $118.86 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.52 | $556.2608 | $556.26 | $556.20 | $556.30 | |