| 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 | $26.43 | 9.274% | $28.8811 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.60 | 12.599% | $87.3768 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.82 | 3.192% | $60.6975 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.62 | 7.702% | $200.9935 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.44 | 6.672% | $74.073 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.90 | 12.143% | $43.6236 | $43.62 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.96 | 7.658% | $146.3718 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.77 | $642.0173 | $642.01 | $642.00 | $642.10 | |