| 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 | $27.58 | 4.346% | $28.7786 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.67 | 4.629% | $39.4137 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.52 | 8.616% | $266.674 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.60 | 5.259% | $14.3152 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.82 | 10.707% | $227.8571 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.69 | 13.231% | $81.1753 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.35 | 12.315% | $280.0575 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.23 | $938.2714 | $938.28 | $938.25 | $938.40 | |