| 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 | $27.72 | 3.160% | $28.596 | $28.60 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.83 | 11.572% | $47.7863 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.32 | 5.261% | $149.8075 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.99 | 8.267% | $57.3707 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.76 | 4.210% | $178.9911 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.65 | 11.356% | $259.0697 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.42 | 3.129% | $194.3157 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.69 | $915.9370 | $915.95 | $915.90 | $916.00 | |