| 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 | $27.70 | 4.504% | $28.9476 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.42 | 7.289% | $17.6169 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.33 | 7.399% | $141.0471 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.42 | 7.820% | $59.7538 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.75 | 13.248% | $240.9351 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.98 | 13.735% | $17.0375 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.97 | 13.442% | $66.8967 | $66.90 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.57 | $572.2347 | $572.25 | $572.25 | $572.10 | |