| 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 | 3.497% | $28.2857 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.33 | 11.512% | $30.4762 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.86 | 7.161% | $244.1771 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.56 | 4.490% | $166.7242 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.95 | 11.222% | $57.7798 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.70 | 12.177% | $41.169 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.63 | 5.358% | $73.3608 | $73.36 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.36 | $641.9728 | $641.98 | $642.00 | $642.10 | |