| 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 | $27.55 | 4.234% | $28.7165 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.33 | 6.689% | $41.9608 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.71 | 5.578% | $229.8539 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.53 | 3.665% | $75.1882 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.57 | 5.866% | $18.6007 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.33 | 6.432% | $180.2213 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.94 | 7.401% | $226.5517 | $226.55 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.96 | $801.0931 | $801.09 | $801.05 | $801.20 | |