| 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 | 3.405% | $28.3847 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.36 | 3.274% | $227.5746 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.41 | 8.346% | $93.6218 | $93.62 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.78 | 3.352% | $173.404 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.86 | 12.537% | $41.4811 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.43 | 8.706% | $271.1454 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.44 | 5.192% | $27.8128 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.73 | $863.4244 | $863.41 | $863.40 | $863.40 | |