| 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 | $24.81 | 12.810% | $27.9882 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.64 | 10.589% | $50.4728 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.80 | 7.260% | $43.7621 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.75 | 7.832% | $221.8643 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.45 | 13.795% | $208.7569 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.95 | 7.364% | $77.2484 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.85 | 8.678% | $211.7591 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.25 | $841.8518 | $841.85 | $841.80 | $842.00 | |