| 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 | $26.55 | 8.197% | $28.7263 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.46 | 8.388% | $143.5707 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 3.820% | $256.2174 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.61 | 7.185% | $34.953 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.87 | 13.600% | $257.7243 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.62 | 12.674% | $53.6554 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.42 | 8.542% | $93.802 | $93.80 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.32 | $868.6491 | $868.65 | $868.60 | $868.70 | |