| 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 | $27.55 | 4.353% | $28.7493 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.99 | 6.646% | $130.0975 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.26 | 3.511% | $79.9726 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.68 | 8.135% | $62.3723 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.67 | 7.108% | $48.9162 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.47 | 9.525% | $156.0403 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.38 | 13.231% | $217.8338 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.00 | $723.9820 | $723.98 | $723.95 | $723.90 | |