| 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 | $26.47 | 5.605% | $27.9536 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.77 | 6.356% | $34.8529 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.35 | 8.817% | $30.8496 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.98 | 12.708% | $247.9351 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.55 | 13.736% | $51.8067 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.84 | 6.469% | $25.3822 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.89 | 13.720% | $247.7845 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.85 | $666.5646 | $666.56 | $666.60 | $666.60 | |