| 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 | $26.80 | 6.565% | $28.5594 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.58 | 7.168% | $25.2702 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.29 | 5.478% | $62.5379 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.75 | 10.793% | $178.0997 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.84 | 4.640% | $122.2614 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.76 | 8.555% | $35.5626 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.55 | 10.182% | $88.7516 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.57 | $541.0428 | $541.04 | $541.00 | $541.20 | |