| 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 | $27.49 | 4.800% | $28.8095 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.42 | 10.104% | $46.7061 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.54 | 7.477% | $147.8239 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.90 | 9.442% | $242.8518 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.77 | 10.756% | $36.2947 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.45 | 12.471% | $207.4528 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.38 | 12.138% | $187.6966 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.95 | $897.6354 | $897.63 | $897.60 | $897.70 | |