| 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 | $25.72 | 10.719% | $28.4769 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.93 | 5.476% | $29.4594 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.77 | 9.473% | $76.3793 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.38 | 3.727% | $219.2581 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.70 | 5.556% | $49.2947 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.26 | 12.755% | $57.7982 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.47 | 13.410% | $149.1001 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.23 | $609.7667 | $609.77 | $609.80 | $609.90 | |