| 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 | $27.28 | 3.518% | $28.2397 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.70 | 5.539% | $179.0997 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.54 | 11.773% | $53.1369 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.51 | 10.295% | $194.6817 | $194.68 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.62 | 11.428% | $68.6619 | $68.66 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.45 | 9.503% | $199.7882 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 6.597% | $215.1127 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.90 | $938.7208 | $938.72 | $938.75 | $938.70 | |