| 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 | $27.50 | 3.681% | $28.5123 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.71 | 6.761% | $182.2517 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.49 | 7.598% | $69.39 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.81 | 11.247% | $124.3853 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.88 | 3.243% | $259.016 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.90 | 12.308% | $39.1955 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.33 | 5.531% | $181.8616 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.62 | $884.6124 | $884.62 | $884.60 | $884.70 | |