| 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 | $27.74 | 3.500% | $28.7109 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.62 | 12.316% | $182.6483 | $182.65 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.32 | 10.286% | $210.9992 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.84 | 11.818% | $205.5662 | $205.57 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.26 | 3.454% | $178.2099 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.32 | 5.360% | $110.9652 | $110.97 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 3.759% | $252.0617 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.03 | $1,169.1614 | $1,169.17 | $1,169.10 | $1,169.20 | |