| 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 | $26.73 | 7.637% | $28.7714 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.41 | 11.704% | $99.8745 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.27 | 9.272% | $35.2621 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.61 | 3.835% | $215.5718 | $215.57 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.39 | 7.283% | $223.567 | $223.57 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.47 | 3.736% | $36.7952 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.64 | 4.558% | $215.0131 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.52 | $854.8551 | $854.85 | $854.75 | $855.00 | |