| 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 | $25.54 | 9.563% | $27.9824 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.75 | 4.743% | $44.7776 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.44 | 4.814% | $178.645 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.73 | 13.795% | $114.6257 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.68 | 12.428% | $70.4699 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.72 | 3.254% | $87.4768 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.72 | 5.423% | $66.1213 | $66.12 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.58 | $590.0987 | $590.11 | $590.15 | $590.10 | |