| 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 | $26.78 | 4.490% | $27.9824 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.73 | 8.370% | $118.9144 | $118.91 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.90 | 12.397% | $31.3588 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.68 | 5.177% | $10.1811 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 3.841% | $6.7289 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.75 | 6.440% | $150.8787 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.27 | 4.225% | $175.3794 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.59 | $521.4237 | $521.42 | $521.50 | $521.50 | |