| 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 | 5.638% | $28.9448 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.25 | 5.774% | $241.4292 | $241.43 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.93 | 10.465% | $215.3294 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.56 | 10.706% | $257.4579 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.42 | 12.304% | $80.2075 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.80 | 12.497% | $218.0192 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.79 | 12.873% | $167.9437 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.15 | $1,209.3317 | $1,209.33 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.20 | |