| 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 | $26.54 | 6.522% | $28.2709 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.34 | 12.307% | $85.7352 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.70 | 9.353% | $37.9455 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.71 | 8.825% | $10.5669 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.53 | 11.157% | $36.1594 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.40 | 12.629% | $78.1645 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.48 | 3.593% | $8.7847 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $257.70 | $285.6271 | $285.63 | $285.60 | $285.70 | |