| 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 | $26.54 | 8.562% | $28.8124 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.93 | 5.288% | $210.5023 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.63 | 3.444% | $36.8571 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.96 | 9.433% | $53.5784 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.58 | 7.644% | $261.1228 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.51 | 12.788% | $234.0464 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.33 | 8.812% | $17.769 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.48 | $842.6884 | $842.69 | $842.65 | $842.70 | |