| 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 | $27.47 | 5.175% | $28.8916 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.33 | 6.767% | $102.8487 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.68 | 12.623% | $129.1561 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.65 | 5.779% | $252.4416 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.41 | 8.239% | $228.8281 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.99 | 12.296% | $148.2195 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.37 | 5.678% | $208.5767 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.90 | $1,098.9623 | $1,098.97 | $1,099.00 | $1,098.90 | |