| 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 | $26.40 | 9.555% | $28.9225 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.71 | 13.685% | $177.0189 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.36 | 9.855% | $13.5781 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.73 | 11.654% | $202.9088 | $202.91 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.75 | 12.200% | $126.5055 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.92 | 5.264% | $230.4439 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.51 | 4.849% | $96.9958 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.38 | $876.3735 | $876.38 | $876.35 | $876.30 | |