| 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 | $27.25 | 5.451% | $28.7354 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.49 | 11.278% | $27.252 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.68 | 10.593% | $215.3025 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.91 | 7.813% | $77.5283 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.68 | 3.244% | $257.7796 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.41 | 10.709% | $77.9502 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.88 | 5.754% | $198.6906 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.30 | $883.2386 | $883.24 | $883.30 | $883.30 | |