| 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 | $27.75 | 3.577% | $28.7426 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.79 | 5.130% | $129.0891 | $129.09 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.42 | 7.171% | $31.5297 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.65 | 7.439% | $21.1118 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.67 | 3.571% | $222.3359 | $222.34 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.70 | 6.483% | $8.1992 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.41 | 7.142% | $93.6528 | $93.65 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.39 | $534.6611 | $534.66 | $534.70 | $534.60 | |