| 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 | $25.73 | 12.570% | $28.9643 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.94 | 3.338% | $52.6404 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.38 | 11.660% | $219.2779 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.50 | 5.772% | $78.8001 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.60 | 13.110% | $13.1208 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.66 | 4.341% | $16.3398 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.42 | 5.553% | $107.0519 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.23 | $516.1952 | $516.19 | $516.20 | $516.20 | |