| 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 | $27.40 | 5.583% | $28.9297 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.34 | 11.771% | $33.9113 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.35 | 6.813% | $139.2307 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.27 | 11.431% | $27.0443 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.77 | 11.849% | $199.9525 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.70 | 9.376% | $8.422 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.46 | 8.508% | $148.07 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.29 | $585.5605 | $585.55 | $585.55 | $585.50 | |