| 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 | $26.86 | 4.870% | $28.1681 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.69 | 11.819% | $86.8722 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.90 | 3.874% | $9.2448 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.61 | 5.288% | $199.6366 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.26 | 6.472% | $148.2729 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.46 | 5.405% | $9.9713 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.75 | 11.465% | $68.8296 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.53 | $550.9955 | $550.99 | $550.95 | $551.00 | |