| 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 | $27.33 | 5.540% | $28.8441 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.37 | 4.668% | $124.9422 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.72 | 9.392% | $29.2295 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.83 | 7.569% | $69.737 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.42 | 10.830% | $30.3896 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.25 | 5.380% | $123.5581 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.36 | 12.820% | $124.5082 | $124.51 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.28 | $531.2087 | $531.21 | $531.25 | $531.10 | |