| 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 | $27.48 | 3.661% | $28.486 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.34 | 10.731% | $180.868 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.96 | 9.277% | $273.1488 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.86 | 8.843% | $197.9419 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.89 | 5.841% | $52.8041 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.53 | 12.443% | $247.9705 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.46 | 7.204% | $206.3248 | $206.32 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.52 | $1,187.5441 | $1,187.54 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.50 | |