| 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 | $26.37 | 6.493% | $28.0822 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.82 | 5.729% | $172.148 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.79 | 3.385% | $82.4909 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.60 | 8.567% | $206.9287 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.63 | 7.723% | $9.2965 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.58 | 6.135% | $91.8917 | $91.89 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.94 | 3.359% | $122.9352 | $122.94 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.73 | $713.7732 | $713.78 | $713.85 | $713.70 | |