| 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 | $27.41 | 5.497% | $28.9167 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.55 | 8.227% | $63.3669 | $63.37 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.87 | 11.756% | $203.2506 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.45 | 4.741% | $226.7119 | $226.71 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.59 | 5.733% | $158.166 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.75 | 12.266% | $18.8046 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.55 | 10.254% | $87.7071 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.17 | $786.9238 | $786.93 | $786.85 | $787.00 | |