| 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 | $26.64 | 8.442% | $28.8889 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.84 | 7.800% | $229.4415 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.52 | 12.403% | $8.4527 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.53 | 3.296% | $76.9865 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.91 | 5.625% | $70.6737 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.46 | 3.372% | $254.7706 | $254.77 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.40 | 13.407% | $198.9159 | $198.92 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.30 | $868.1298 | $868.13 | $868.10 | $868.20 | |