| 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 | $26.41 | 6.322% | $28.0796 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.90 | 12.401% | $79.6923 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.62 | 8.742% | $28.9471 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.87 | 8.284% | $15.019 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.91 | 10.692% | $258.9197 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.76 | 8.246% | $191.3356 | $191.34 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.25 | 8.562% | $106.6622 | $106.66 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.72 | $708.6555 | $708.66 | $708.65 | $708.60 | |