| 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 | $26.57 | 6.457% | $28.2856 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.83 | 9.872% | $41.5646 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.31 | 9.532% | $172.3048 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.26 | 11.706% | $69.5482 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.33 | 13.604% | $194.6377 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.81 | 7.642% | $109.5903 | $109.59 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.52 | 4.868% | $159.9447 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.63 | $775.8759 | $775.87 | $775.90 | $775.80 | |