| 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 | $26.88 | 6.170% | $28.5385 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.47 | 6.430% | $73.9369 | $73.94 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.88 | 12.503% | $76.367 | $76.37 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.60 | 5.306% | $26.9583 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.47 | 10.163% | $122.7987 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.78 | 5.242% | $17.6596 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.41 | 5.579% | $188.3635 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.49 | $534.6225 | $534.63 | $534.60 | $534.70 | |