| 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 | $26.61 | 8.335% | $28.8279 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.34 | 8.347% | $107.6319 | $107.63 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.90 | 6.338% | $170.0345 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.85 | 4.460% | $208.7633 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.86 | 5.490% | $125.3854 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.31 | 3.386% | $47.8781 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.52 | 8.389% | $89.4426 | $89.44 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.39 | $777.9637 | $777.96 | $778.05 | $777.90 | |