| 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 | $24.89 | 12.439% | $27.9861 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.64 | 6.567% | $158.4012 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.28 | 10.454% | $66.5817 | $66.58 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.39 | 5.411% | $100.5516 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.85 | 13.138% | $86.9466 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.97 | 3.602% | $73.5263 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.40 | 5.252% | $5.6836 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.42 | $519.6771 | $519.68 | $519.75 | $519.70 | |