| 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 | $26.86 | 6.513% | $28.6094 | $28.61 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.71 | 6.102% | $88.818 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.64 | 9.630% | $70.8648 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.49 | 3.225% | $49.0216 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.26 | 4.152% | $99.2152 | $99.22 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.81 | 8.440% | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.56 | 8.680% | $39.7334 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.33 | $636.3124 | $636.31 | $636.25 | $636.30 | |