| 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 | $26.30 | 8.590% | $28.5592 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.52 | 7.798% | $23.1981 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.29 | 3.346% | $18.902 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.35 | 12.437% | $135.3179 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.72 | 10.112% | $234.2302 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.33 | 7.252% | $182.6823 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.95 | 9.693% | $176.5509 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.46 | $799.4406 | $799.44 | $799.45 | $799.50 | |