| 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 | $26.58 | 8.600% | $28.8659 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.37 | 4.584% | $20.2579 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.40 | 4.187% | $154.6135 | $154.61 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.51 | 9.825% | $95.0096 | $95.01 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.93 | 12.277% | $151.4954 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.69 | 4.765% | $20.6282 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.39 | 12.279% | $99.2434 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.87 | $570.1139 | $570.12 | $570.10 | $570.10 | |