| 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 | $27.35 | 5.203% | $28.773 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.56 | 9.764% | $266.2436 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.72 | 7.844% | $175.4838 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.40 | 5.518% | $198.7959 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.64 | 7.431% | $86.6324 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.32 | 7.448% | $210.9419 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.39 | 7.323% | $20.8099 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.38 | $987.6805 | $987.67 | $987.70 | $987.60 | |