| 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 | $27.43 | 3.869% | $28.4913 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.51 | 10.684% | $81.3638 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.37 | 5.130% | $73.98 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.83 | 4.588% | $155.6583 | $155.66 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.93 | 12.624% | $164.3522 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.45 | 3.511% | $206.4527 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.95 | 9.551% | $123.7379 | $123.74 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.47 | $834.0362 | $834.03 | $834.05 | $834.20 | |