| 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 | $26.73 | 5.757% | $28.2688 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.79 | 8.427% | $170.0027 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.92 | 9.331% | $170.4689 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.53 | 4.430% | $7.8636 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.79 | 9.259% | $160.3813 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.37 | 5.113% | $105.5019 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.86 | 13.257% | $46.2768 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.99 | $688.7640 | $688.76 | $688.75 | $688.90 | |