| 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 | $25.76 | 8.748% | $28.0135 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.33 | 4.135% | $6.5917 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.59 | 12.259% | $126.3924 | $126.39 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.87 | 12.812% | $48.3625 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.33 | 4.330% | $171.4455 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.86 | 12.664% | $244.3232 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.62 | 7.225% | $159.3578 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.36 | $784.4866 | $784.48 | $784.45 | $784.50 | |