| 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 | $26.74 | 6.260% | $28.4139 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.80 | 3.854% | $85.9911 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.32 | 11.418% | $217.6216 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.25 | 9.462% | $56.0993 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.55 | 5.378% | $43.7846 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.66 | 6.657% | $146.824 | $146.82 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.53 | 7.691% | $206.2606 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.85 | $784.9951 | $784.98 | $784.95 | $785.00 | |