| 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 | $26.32 | 8.221% | $28.4838 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.59 | 9.727% | $12.7174 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.73 | 5.509% | $217.0637 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.97 | 11.388% | $201.5789 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.31 | 11.869% | $220.7287 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.96 | 3.257% | $122.8345 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.34 | 13.815% | $84.6101 | $84.61 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.22 | $888.0171 | $888.01 | $888.05 | $888.00 | |