| 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 | $27.27 | 4.587% | $28.5209 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.49 | 6.745% | $9.0627 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.57 | 9.747% | $125.7371 | $125.74 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.26 | 5.504% | $75.1822 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.66 | 7.761% | $217.3108 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.27 | 11.728% | $12.5917 | $12.59 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.65 | 6.482% | $260.5082 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.17 | $728.9136 | $728.91 | $728.90 | $728.90 | |