| 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 | $26.30 | 8.342% | $28.4939 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.36 | 7.443% | $71.2992 | $71.30 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.46 | 11.605% | $36.227 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.65 | 8.414% | $170.9147 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.32 | 6.643% | $252.0187 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.42 | 8.325% | $16.7037 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.69 | 13.771% | $229.4647 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.20 | $805.1219 | $805.11 | $805.10 | $805.10 | |