| 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 | $26.99 | 6.739% | $28.8089 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.69 | 3.369% | $167.1373 | $167.14 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.71 | 6.115% | $56.9944 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.89 | 11.148% | $232.1771 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.52 | 10.605% | $86.847 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.47 | 9.655% | $160.6117 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.25 | 11.554% | $170.9565 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.52 | $903.5329 | $903.54 | $903.55 | $903.50 | |