| 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 | $27.48 | 3.681% | $28.4915 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.84 | 12.837% | $7.7181 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.79 | 10.759% | $18.5964 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.36 | 7.538% | $129.4327 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.84 | 11.688% | $194.1584 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.83 | 7.755% | $233.6452 | $233.65 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.44 | 13.329% | $108.1612 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.58 | $720.2035 | $720.21 | $720.20 | $720.20 | |