| 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 | $26.28 | 6.399% | $27.9617 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.47 | 4.466% | $70.4832 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.85 | 9.794% | $122.8046 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.88 | 6.585% | $19.0574 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.26 | 4.202% | $73.2123 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.52 | 6.145% | $17.5352 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.31 | 11.465% | $177.5749 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.57 | $508.6293 | $508.62 | $508.60 | $508.70 | |