| 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 | $26.49 | 7.431% | $28.4585 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.86 | 4.365% | $160.576 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.99 | 9.854% | $275.7226 | $275.72 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.26 | 3.316% | $177.9721 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.25 | 6.569% | $31.1714 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.58 | 3.798% | $165.6408 | $165.64 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.75 | 8.127% | $59.1995 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.18 | $898.7409 | $898.74 | $898.70 | $898.80 | |