| 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 | $26.47 | 6.422% | $28.1699 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.42 | 13.355% | $282.73 | $282.73 | $282.75 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.89 | 6.313% | $105.1329 | $105.13 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.55 | 5.283% | $171.1375 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.56 | 7.692% | $263.3716 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.97 | 7.305% | $219.9431 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.81 | 11.776% | $190.9246 | $190.92 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.67 | $1,261.4096 | $1,261.40 | $1,261.40 | $1,261.30 | |