| 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 | $26.99 | 5.295% | $28.4191 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.46 | 13.712% | $6.2087 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.94 | 9.521% | $33.8858 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.86 | 6.865% | $207.1685 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.98 | 8.506% | $77.0176 | $77.02 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.35 | 7.634% | $62.8044 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.40 | 13.870% | $249.8308 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.98 | $665.3349 | $665.34 | $665.30 | $665.30 | |