| 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 | $27.28 | 4.474% | $28.5005 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.35 | 12.256% | $61.0111 | $61.01 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.49 | 11.571% | $228.1515 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.29 | 4.474% | $207.1615 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.35 | 3.874% | $260.0486 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.94 | 12.114% | $165.8615 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.67 | 3.258% | $240.2504 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.37 | $1,190.9851 | $1,190.98 | $1,190.95 | $1,191.10 | |