| 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 | $25.95 | 8.590% | $28.1791 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.84 | 6.467% | $100.9733 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.93 | 8.401% | $57.3766 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.40 | 3.826% | $235.0621 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.75 | 7.325% | $40.5152 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.44 | 11.187% | $87.2151 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.58 | 11.861% | $136.0006 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.89 | $685.3220 | $685.33 | $685.30 | $685.40 | |