| 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 | $26.87 | 4.870% | $28.1786 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.34 | 12.201% | $25.0657 | $25.07 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.52 | 5.229% | $8.9655 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.41 | 10.195% | $212.0262 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.66 | 3.275% | $213.4281 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.61 | 11.120% | $106.2418 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.36 | 9.790% | $135.4369 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.77 | $729.3428 | $729.36 | $729.40 | $729.30 | |