| 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 | $27.36 | 5.807% | $28.9488 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.79 | 12.610% | $71.8339 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.39 | 4.298% | $65.0715 | $65.07 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.94 | 11.691% | $218.8473 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.45 | 4.500% | $216.7853 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.39 | 8.766% | $28.7033 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.65 | 8.133% | $123.9745 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.97 | $754.1646 | $754.16 | $754.15 | $754.10 | |