| 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 | $26.40 | 6.425% | $28.0962 | $28.10 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.75 | 6.206% | $20.9757 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.87 | 5.335% | $209.4797 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.40 | 7.607% | $249.0026 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.76 | 11.208% | $182.1142 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.58 | 9.631% | $92.7259 | $92.73 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.70 | 8.467% | $188.4072 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.46 | $970.8015 | $970.81 | $970.85 | $970.80 | |