| 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 | $26.96 | 5.600% | $28.4698 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.80 | 13.370% | $26.9821 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.66 | 3.440% | $245.8355 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.52 | 6.499% | $109.1828 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.47 | 9.153% | $73.6455 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.57 | 4.652% | $29.8991 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.28 | 11.296% | $226.2425 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.26 | $740.2573 | $740.26 | $740.30 | $740.20 | |