| 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 | $26.97 | 3.800% | $27.9949 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.73 | 7.391% | $169.3878 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.74 | 11.593% | $87.8683 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.51 | 8.503% | $103.6312 | $103.63 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.56 | 11.355% | $39.5978 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.34 | 5.564% | $153.4267 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.27 | 11.764% | $119.8892 | $119.89 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.12 | $701.7959 | $701.80 | $701.85 | $701.80 | |