| 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 | $26.83 | 5.558% | $28.3212 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.43 | 7.301% | $26.2136 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.48 | 13.505% | $33.4613 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.62 | 9.417% | $80.5528 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.40 | 5.318% | $259.5036 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.36 | 4.691% | $109.2555 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.55 | 4.359% | $74.6689 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.67 | $611.9769 | $611.97 | $611.90 | $612.10 | |