| 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 | $26.96 | 6.518% | $28.7173 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.75 | 5.606% | $197.2192 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.90 | 10.640% | $28.6558 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.72 | 9.474% | $228.4941 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.36 | 7.835% | $26.2686 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.60 | 4.777% | $120.0744 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.41 | 6.311% | $232.1939 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.70 | $861.6233 | $861.62 | $861.55 | $861.70 | |