| 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 | $26.78 | 4.451% | $27.972 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.49 | 4.611% | $66.4175 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.93 | 4.193% | $230.1936 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.73 | 9.693% | $272.8394 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.97 | 3.384% | $117.8267 | $117.83 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.40 | 7.400% | $5.7996 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.75 | 7.360% | $190.8324 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.05 | $911.8812 | $911.88 | $911.90 | $911.80 | |