| 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 | $26.58 | 6.235% | $28.2373 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.81 | 13.500% | $28.1594 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.59 | 9.711% | $259.5653 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.34 | 11.353% | $42.6927 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.56 | 13.476% | $279.7864 | $279.79 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.33 | 7.599% | $19.7229 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.80 | 6.145% | $154.7594 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.01 | $812.9234 | $812.93 | $812.90 | $813.00 | |