| 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 | $26.99 | 5.557% | $28.4898 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.32 | 4.452% | $21.2246 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.88 | 10.558% | $142.4872 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.63 | 6.171% | $35.7053 | $35.71 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.84 | 7.671% | $108.5754 | $108.58 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.64 | 11.453% | $211.3595 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.72 | 9.532% | $148.6568 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.02 | $696.4986 | $696.51 | $696.50 | $696.60 | |