| 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 | 6.733% | $28.0281 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.94 | 4.239% | $87.4982 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.45 | 6.686% | $33.5527 | $33.55 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.88 | 10.419% | $105.8697 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.54 | 5.389% | $261.9338 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.35 | 4.247% | $254.7275 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.41 | 6.640% | $84.6828 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.83 | $856.2928 | $856.29 | $856.35 | $856.30 | |