| 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 | $27.79 | 3.352% | $28.7215 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.50 | 6.800% | $12.282 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.40 | 7.608% | $221.0268 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.68 | 3.371% | $234.3214 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.66 | 7.503% | $245.8164 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.61 | 6.120% | $46.2789 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.37 | 4.562% | $93.4471 | $93.45 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.01 | $881.8941 | $881.90 | $881.90 | $881.80 | |