| 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 | $27.64 | 4.694% | $28.9374 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.48 | 12.399% | $187.1219 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.67 | 13.413% | $88.0879 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.55 | 4.610% | $219.2103 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.74 | 12.853% | $247.9832 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.57 | 10.580% | $270.4455 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.78 | 8.358% | $155.7971 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.43 | $1,197.5833 | $1,197.59 | $1,197.60 | $1,197.50 | |