| 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 | $26.97 | 5.571% | $28.4725 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.74 | 5.727% | $12.4123 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.63 | 7.704% | $90.0729 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.46 | 7.790% | $192.362 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.99 | 7.595% | $120.4956 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.31 | 10.688% | $206.2228 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.48 | 4.211% | $185.9958 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.58 | $836.0339 | $836.03 | $835.95 | $836.10 | |