| 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 | $27.26 | 4.554% | $28.5014 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.84 | 12.287% | $132.319 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.27 | 8.400% | $29.5607 | $29.56 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.48 | 13.507% | $161.7248 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.25 | 12.381% | $232.9096 | $232.91 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.40 | 7.411% | $131.4711 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.36 | 8.240% | $217.9521 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.86 | $934.4387 | $934.43 | $934.35 | $934.50 | |