| 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 | $26.63 | 6.871% | $28.4597 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.40 | 12.327% | $8.3122 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.53 | 13.734% | $114.3368 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.56 | 11.353% | $252.2814 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.28 | 3.703% | $211.8445 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.86 | 7.102% | $108.0231 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.89 | 3.132% | $125.7076 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.15 | $848.9653 | $848.96 | $848.95 | $848.90 | |