| 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 | $24.89 | 12.425% | $27.9826 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.41 | 11.700% | $279.708 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.91 | 9.514% | $18.5188 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.29 | 12.873% | $49.9915 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.71 | 7.809% | $121.5115 | $121.51 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.80 | 8.120% | $127.3654 | $127.37 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.26 | 13.709% | $10.5295 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.27 | $635.6073 | $635.61 | $635.60 | $635.60 | |