| 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 | $27.88 | 3.267% | $28.7908 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.82 | 6.298% | $251.7349 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.91 | 13.814% | $159.2372 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.86 | 10.865% | $116.253 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.40 | 11.461% | $251.2331 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.47 | 12.656% | $188.665 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.99 | 4.593% | $238.4616 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.33 | $1,234.3756 | $1,234.37 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.40 | |