| 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 | $26.26 | 6.796% | $28.0446 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.88 | 7.144% | $218.4452 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.35 | 4.553% | $169.7418 | $169.74 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.43 | 12.435% | $277.0736 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.36 | 13.455% | $227.3184 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.84 | 8.805% | $101.0146 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.74 | 11.190% | $77.5439 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.86 | $1,099.1821 | $1,099.17 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.00 | |