| 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 | $26.57 | 5.216% | $27.9559 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.61 | 6.637% | $80.6282 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.37 | 9.522% | $68.3089 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.59 | 6.809% | $9.1749 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.35 | 3.760% | $52.2432 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.68 | 6.156% | $115.3703 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.50 | 13.443% | $96.9938 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $417.67 | $450.6752 | $450.67 | $450.65 | $450.70 | |