| 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 | 3.567% | $28.6259 | $28.63 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.60 | 4.222% | $72.5385 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.61 | 4.201% | $140.265 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.94 | 9.543% | $267.2192 | $267.22 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.84 | 12.253% | $258.0023 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.79 | 11.204% | $69.825 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.97 | 3.172% | $257.899 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.39 | $1,094.3749 | $1,094.39 | $1,094.40 | $1,094.30 | |