| 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 | $27.36 | 5.550% | $28.8785 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.42 | 3.584% | $98.8399 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.85 | 9.285% | $77.4284 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.34 | 4.435% | $246.8217 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.60 | 9.103% | $203.5862 | $203.59 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.40 | 6.346% | $17.4407 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.56 | 12.502% | $106.3819 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.53 | $779.3773 | $779.38 | $779.45 | $779.30 | |