| 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 | $26.42 | 6.550% | $28.1505 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.42 | 12.726% | $18.5096 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.68 | 11.628% | $272.0151 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.70 | 4.399% | $110.3497 | $110.35 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.74 | 9.660% | $221.2281 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.41 | 9.790% | $87.1842 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.79 | 5.423% | $39.8394 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.16 | $777.2766 | $777.28 | $777.30 | $777.20 | |