| 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 | $27.30 | 4.673% | $28.5757 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.98 | 3.293% | $207.5983 | $207.60 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.80 | 9.779% | $67.8434 | $67.84 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.50 | 7.331% | $259.2044 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.78 | 13.791% | $181.8153 | $181.82 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.60 | 6.625% | $228.8173 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.98 | 10.802% | $235.9861 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.94 | $1,209.8405 | $1,209.85 | $1,209.85 | $1,209.80 | |