| 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 | $26.55 | 6.836% | $28.365 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.65 | 5.198% | $28.0353 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.59 | 11.168% | $139.6159 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.35 | 10.267% | $96.3182 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.27 | 4.549% | $138.287 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.60 | 7.640% | $184.7102 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.69 | 9.638% | $153.1533 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.70 | $768.4849 | $768.50 | $768.45 | $768.50 | |