| 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 | $26.50 | 7.203% | $28.4088 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.80 | 9.267% | $45.6736 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.90 | 12.556% | $271.1474 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.86 | 11.409% | $49.9781 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.80 | 7.604% | $42.8264 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.81 | 13.640% | $161.1529 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.88 | 12.755% | $136.2982 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.55 | $735.4854 | $735.49 | $735.50 | $735.50 | |