| 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 | $27.52 | 3.609% | $28.5132 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 5.297% | $8.9502 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.68 | 12.257% | $152.3103 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.35 | 12.389% | $90.3046 | $90.30 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.73 | 13.657% | $99.7113 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.25 | 3.800% | $153.8835 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.37 | 7.494% | $184.2125 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.40 | $717.8856 | $717.87 | $717.85 | $717.90 | |