| 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 | $27.31 | 5.640% | $28.8503 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.31 | 5.477% | $217.6096 | $217.61 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.84 | 4.210% | $133.2221 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.55 | 13.832% | $189.5872 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 9.514% | $274.2778 | $274.28 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.78 | 5.730% | $184.7949 | $184.79 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.36 | 8.518% | $184.8713 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.60 | $1,213.2132 | $1,213.21 | $1,213.20 | $1,213.30 | |