| 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 | $27.50 | 3.845% | $28.5574 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.85 | 4.405% | $46.8256 | $46.83 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.82 | 10.321% | $85.8518 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.56 | 4.554% | $235.832 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.51 | 7.479% | $39.2406 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.80 | 5.153% | $81.809 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.57 | 3.785% | $73.2411 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.61 | $591.3575 | $591.36 | $591.40 | $591.30 | |