| 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 | $27.33 | 4.448% | $28.5456 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.49 | 10.348% | $105.3713 | $105.37 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.25 | 12.542% | $94.8166 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.81 | 7.365% | $130.7813 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.46 | 13.850% | $8.4932 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.85 | 13.683% | $132.8386 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.80 | 11.123% | $157.5724 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.99 | $658.4190 | $658.42 | $658.40 | $658.40 | |