| 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 | $27.42 | 5.189% | $28.8428 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.31 | 7.596% | $77.8027 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.30 | 6.839% | $169.1261 | $169.13 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.73 | 8.632% | $24.6921 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.73 | 6.551% | $203.2247 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.34 | 9.850% | $84.958 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.37 | 8.843% | $269.2449 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.20 | $857.8913 | $857.88 | $857.90 | $857.80 | |