| 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 | $25.91 | 7.400% | $27.8273 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.40 | 13.811% | $78.9848 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.39 | 7.139% | $231.8381 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.88 | 6.583% | $122.4426 | $122.44 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.44 | 12.603% | $208.811 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.48 | 8.712% | $120.105 | $120.11 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.31 | 3.453% | $6.5279 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.81 | $796.5367 | $796.54 | $796.60 | $796.40 | |