| 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 | $26.70 | 7.575% | $28.7225 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.33 | 5.605% | $60.5433 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.69 | 8.223% | $145.7656 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.42 | 8.526% | $44.9515 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.84 | 6.249% | $65.7044 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.60 | 13.173% | $27.8406 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.88 | 4.122% | $177.9237 | $177.92 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.46 | $551.4516 | $551.44 | $551.40 | $551.40 | |