| 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 | $25.70 | 10.495% | $28.3972 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 8.355% | $51.2953 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.36 | 13.625% | $35.6328 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.85 | 11.136% | $114.3034 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.28 | 8.745% | $44.8899 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.94 | 6.402% | $103.1461 | $103.15 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.86 | 6.792% | $219.842 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.33 | $597.5067 | $597.51 | $597.55 | $597.40 | |