| 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 | $26.77 | 4.466% | $27.9655 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.81 | 6.871% | $88.4999 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.44 | 4.616% | $52.7683 | $52.77 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.85 | 12.764% | $243.4011 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.89 | 5.187% | $96.6563 | $96.66 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.82 | 5.847% | $215.7374 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.61 | 7.143% | $190.2967 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.19 | $915.3252 | $915.34 | $915.30 | $915.40 | |