| 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 | $25.68 | 8.865% | $27.9565 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.78 | 8.164% | $62.4972 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.29 | 3.307% | $172.8223 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 12.613% | $8.7162 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.80 | 11.371% | $115.6031 | $115.60 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.77 | 5.377% | $81.9517 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.66 | 3.607% | $119.8319 | $119.83 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.72 | $589.3789 | $589.38 | $589.35 | $589.40 | |