| 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 | $27.32 | 4.295% | $28.4934 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.71 | 8.823% | $30.1549 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.96 | 6.523% | $43.6318 | $43.63 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.75 | 13.258% | $282.8619 | $282.86 | $282.85 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.88 | 8.740% | $110.7843 | $110.78 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.43 | 13.401% | $28.8379 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.26 | 9.379% | $62.6304 | $62.63 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.31 | $587.3946 | $587.38 | $587.45 | $587.40 | |