| 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 | $26.95 | 5.460% | $28.4215 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.90 | 11.719% | $261.3107 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.53 | 9.796% | $214.6841 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.59 | 13.434% | $85.7448 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.37 | 10.829% | $254.2085 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.50 | 12.757% | $183.2301 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.65 | 12.488% | $263.9531 | $263.95 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.49 | $1,291.5528 | $1,291.54 | $1,291.55 | $1,291.50 | |