| 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 | $27.64 | 3.110% | $28.4996 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.47 | 6.245% | $98.2448 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.89 | 8.225% | $75.6385 | $75.64 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.80 | 9.531% | $262.6553 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.73 | 11.727% | $91.3145 | $91.31 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.50 | 13.822% | $98.456 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.32 | 5.306% | $234.1163 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.35 | $888.9250 | $888.93 | $888.90 | $888.90 | |