| 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 | $26.77 | 7.202% | $28.698 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.49 | 13.788% | $181.4805 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.34 | 3.547% | $245.7584 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.30 | 12.238% | $145.1237 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.99 | 8.485% | $70.5044 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.70 | 11.140% | $257.5114 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.46 | 8.587% | $271.967 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.05 | $1,201.0434 | $1,201.04 | $1,201.00 | $1,201.10 | |