| 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 | $26.96 | 3.699% | $27.9573 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.62 | 10.234% | $55.8005 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.48 | 11.492% | $99.763 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.60 | 10.365% | $149.6549 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.29 | 9.797% | $38.7474 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.41 | 8.577% | $171.9968 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.99 | 13.644% | $101.1318 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.35 | $645.0517 | $645.05 | $645.05 | $645.10 | |