| 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 | $27.80 | 3.833% | $28.8656 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.34 | 12.455% | $85.8481 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.68 | 6.343% | $40.07 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.84 | 3.489% | $194.3937 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.41 | 11.222% | $272.9499 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.42 | 13.867% | $94.9879 | $94.99 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.58 | 5.168% | $61.6074 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.07 | $778.7226 | $778.73 | $778.70 | $778.70 | |