| 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 | $24.58 | 13.778% | $27.9666 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.38 | 4.859% | $12.9815 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.84 | 3.854% | $46.5681 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.45 | 11.661% | $219.358 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.85 | 13.512% | $24.8024 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.79 | 12.361% | $63.8098 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.45 | 10.784% | $93.5571 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $441.34 | $489.0435 | $489.05 | $489.00 | $489.20 | |