| 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 | 5.515% | $28.9217 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.75 | 10.236% | $19.5669 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.89 | 5.712% | $177.4799 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.55 | 6.582% | $206.2895 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.40 | 13.374% | $252.1438 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.43 | 4.260% | $238.1611 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.99 | 6.178% | $177.3066 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.42 | $1,099.8695 | $1,099.87 | $1,099.85 | $1,099.90 | |