| 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 | $27.29 | 4.422% | $28.4968 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.63 | 6.628% | $211.7952 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.40 | 13.177% | $38.9329 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.47 | 12.756% | $139.2198 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.86 | 10.638% | $204.5254 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.87 | 8.241% | $95.1114 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.38 | 8.250% | $117.3214 | $117.32 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.90 | $835.4029 | $835.41 | $835.40 | $835.30 | |