| 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 | $26.86 | 4.356% | $28.03 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.31 | 9.746% | $24.4843 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.37 | 10.768% | $189.8231 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.50 | 12.561% | $28.7031 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.98 | 7.637% | $12.8949 | $12.89 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.92 | 7.642% | $251.7962 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.30 | 7.809% | $242.8937 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.24 | $778.6253 | $778.61 | $778.65 | $778.60 | |