| 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 | $26.64 | 7.801% | $28.7182 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.70 | 9.204% | $20.4211 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.84 | 12.141% | $48.0412 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.40 | 8.722% | $225.4894 | $225.49 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.88 | 11.533% | $141.5131 | $141.51 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.49 | 5.267% | $32.0959 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.75 | 12.484% | $188.6919 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.70 | $684.9708 | $684.97 | $684.95 | $684.90 | |