| 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 | $25.98 | 8.435% | $28.1714 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.26 | 4.736% | $6.5565 | $6.56 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.87 | 4.818% | $9.2974 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.61 | 5.731% | $8.0461 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.37 | 7.490% | $149.8088 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.64 | 12.156% | $184.6536 | $184.65 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.43 | 6.110% | $260.4258 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.16 | $646.9596 | $646.97 | $646.95 | $647.00 | |