| 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 | $26.78 | 6.500% | $28.5207 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.97 | 12.451% | $15.7094 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.33 | 11.264% | $149.4609 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.91 | 8.373% | $9.656 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.40 | 3.622% | $116.4711 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.41 | 7.614% | $174.7759 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.33 | 11.794% | $253.0234 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.13 | $747.6174 | $747.62 | $747.55 | $747.70 | |