| 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 | $27.44 | 5.256% | $28.8822 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 9.335% | $50.0208 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.41 | 4.606% | $220.1015 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.83 | 7.437% | $197.5014 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.38 | 7.826% | $192.34 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.43 | 9.392% | $164.5584 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.62 | 8.457% | $86.3535 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.86 | $939.7578 | $939.75 | $939.75 | $939.80 | |