| 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 | $27.45 | 4.438% | $28.6682 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.59 | 12.135% | $20.8459 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.84 | 10.525% | $23.0334 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.69 | 3.275% | $102.9548 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.56 | 8.833% | $271.6036 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.48 | 13.596% | $210.6979 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.48 | 4.788% | $191.2171 | $191.22 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.09 | $849.0209 | $849.02 | $849.00 | $849.00 | |