| 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 | 4.386% | $28.4869 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.39 | 6.767% | $172.3113 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.66 | 9.285% | $16.0212 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.69 | 4.193% | $51.7735 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.51 | 10.550% | $86.7928 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.27 | 12.140% | $144.9634 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.61 | 5.445% | $81.8359 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.42 | $582.1850 | $582.18 | $582.15 | $582.20 | |