| 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 | $26.93 | 5.605% | $28.4394 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.60 | 7.764% | $221.5628 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.78 | 8.273% | $243.376 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.26 | 12.123% | $28.3223 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.54 | 6.211% | $158.8279 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.30 | 4.174% | $81.5682 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.87 | 11.546% | $77.9372 | $77.94 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.28 | $840.0338 | $840.04 | $840.05 | $840.00 | |