| 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 | $26.48 | 6.385% | $28.1707 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.45 | 13.221% | $68.4421 | $68.44 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.32 | 8.610% | $170.8653 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.88 | 10.728% | $161.53 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.97 | 11.554% | $52.3969 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.88 | 9.692% | $88.7189 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.44 | 10.772% | $248.6167 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.42 | $818.7406 | $818.75 | $818.70 | $818.70 | |