| 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 | $27.25 | 3.235% | $28.1315 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.62 | 3.730% | $144.8278 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.66 | 6.437% | $10.2818 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.40 | 12.250% | $95.8615 | $95.86 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.39 | 12.693% | $161.5905 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.66 | 6.774% | $11.3821 | $11.38 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.83 | 8.669% | $206.2864 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.81 | $658.3616 | $658.36 | $658.45 | $658.40 | |