| 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 | $27.30 | 5.267% | $28.7379 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.60 | 13.711% | $281.5484 | $281.55 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.50 | 9.268% | $260.6042 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.44 | 8.591% | $37.3987 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.25 | 3.577% | $238.486 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.50 | 10.175% | $23.6876 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.50 | 10.107% | $45.6944 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.09 | $916.1572 | $916.16 | $916.20 | $916.10 | |