| 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 | $26.27 | 6.818% | $28.0611 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.49 | 5.442% | $6.8432 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.39 | 11.174% | $113.8311 | $113.83 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.76 | 9.558% | $137.7801 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.81 | 11.704% | $176.2801 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.82 | 10.419% | $53.9066 | $53.91 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.46 | 10.298% | $22.567 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.00 | $539.2692 | $539.27 | $539.30 | $539.30 | |