| 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 | $27.78 | 3.573% | $28.7726 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.28 | 12.225% | $271.8987 | $271.90 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.92 | 8.588% | $159.5375 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.42 | 7.568% | $166.1065 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.46 | 4.342% | $131.9509 | $131.95 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.94 | 7.738% | $41.9532 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.78 | 4.417% | $159.5283 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.58 | $959.7477 | $959.75 | $959.75 | $959.80 | |