| 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 | $27.40 | 5.381% | $28.8744 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.68 | 10.744% | $165.7616 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.48 | 8.642% | $103.7314 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.98 | 8.576% | $83.5818 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.43 | 12.747% | $185.3899 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.54 | 12.106% | $210.2436 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.91 | 4.186% | $207.2364 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.42 | $984.8191 | $984.81 | $984.85 | $984.80 | |