| 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 | $26.76 | 4.657% | $28.0062 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.80 | 11.649% | $25.456 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.67 | 7.510% | $8.246 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.45 | 12.729% | $192.1466 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.43 | 7.239% | $178.4779 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.30 | 3.411% | $238.1555 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.64 | 5.685% | $164.4881 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.05 | $834.9763 | $835.00 | $835.00 | $835.00 | |