| 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 | $26.49 | 5.570% | $27.9655 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.91 | 9.275% | $75.3014 | $75.30 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.51 | 3.155% | $63.4506 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.87 | 13.663% | $66.9134 | $66.91 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.62 | 4.852% | $12.1838 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.36 | 7.111% | $18.5945 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.28 | 13.839% | $274.6707 | $274.67 | $274.65 | $274.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.04 | $539.0799 | $539.07 | $539.05 | $539.20 | |