| 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 | $27.65 | 3.176% | $28.5282 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.67 | 3.789% | $34.9458 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.99 | 10.289% | $144.4676 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.37 | 4.711% | $54.8372 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.47 | 6.325% | $21.7647 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.64 | 9.224% | $189.6566 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.88 | 11.496% | $217.2834 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.67 | $691.4835 | $691.49 | $691.50 | $691.50 | |