| 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 | $26.91 | 6.607% | $28.6879 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.69 | 6.193% | $17.7236 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.34 | 5.777% | $47.9593 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.28 | 6.361% | $6.6795 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.75 | 10.161% | $9.6391 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.74 | 3.320% | $196.0394 | $196.04 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.25 | 10.748% | $191.8709 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.96 | $498.5997 | $498.60 | $498.60 | $498.60 | |