| 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 | $26.75 | 6.436% | $28.4716 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.53 | 3.637% | $102.1135 | $102.11 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.45 | 10.380% | $221.2567 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.60 | 7.553% | $53.3463 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.51 | 9.337% | $180.9637 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.41 | 6.125% | $119.2951 | $119.30 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.44 | 12.840% | $174.2701 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.69 | $879.7170 | $879.72 | $879.65 | $879.80 | |