| 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 | $27.66 | 4.405% | $28.8784 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.79 | 12.597% | $6.5194 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.70 | 11.818% | $53.3372 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.84 | 12.461% | $196.6268 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.47 | 11.461% | $261.3426 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.80 | 6.645% | $7.2519 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.31 | 7.648% | $205.9414 | $205.94 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.57 | $759.8977 | $759.90 | $759.95 | $759.80 | |