| 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 | $26.73 | 6.368% | $28.4322 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.51 | 4.264% | $100.6252 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.87 | 13.853% | $11.2373 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.72 | 13.700% | $197.5196 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.38 | 9.599% | $23.4323 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.65 | 5.495% | $76.6421 | $76.64 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.77 | 12.586% | $213.6545 | $213.65 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.63 | $651.5432 | $651.54 | $651.60 | $651.40 | |