| 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 | $27.27 | 5.135% | $28.6703 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.53 | 13.299% | $7.3984 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.61 | 8.444% | $175.2563 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.48 | 7.282% | $256.9189 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.96 | 10.407% | $84.9692 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.28 | 12.743% | $74.7261 | $74.73 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.90 | 7.632% | $41.8688 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.03 | $669.8080 | $669.82 | $669.75 | $669.90 | |