| 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 | $27.76 | 3.500% | $28.7316 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.40 | 11.322% | $93.9558 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.79 | 7.545% | $84.7347 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.83 | 5.609% | $12.4935 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.51 | 6.500% | $240.1682 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.78 | 4.383% | $16.4716 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.74 | 13.663% | $45.1697 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.81 | $521.7251 | $521.72 | $521.70 | $521.80 | |