| 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 | $27.38 | 5.406% | $28.8602 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.70 | 6.350% | $240.032 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.27 | 13.601% | $17.3469 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.92 | 9.351% | $25.0632 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.69 | 7.232% | $27.5479 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.94 | 9.112% | $123.2311 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.70 | 7.530% | $217.9633 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.60 | $680.0446 | $680.04 | $680.05 | $680.00 | |