| 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 | $27.25 | 3.529% | $28.2117 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.84 | 7.155% | $253.7859 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.79 | 3.589% | $26.7156 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.78 | 6.544% | $149.9926 | $149.99 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.62 | 3.418% | $174.3834 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.44 | 4.547% | $46.4607 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.41 | 12.171% | $83.4664 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.13 | $763.0163 | $763.02 | $763.00 | $763.10 | |