| 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 | $26.72 | 5.206% | $28.111 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.73 | 12.256% | $208.4931 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.85 | 12.362% | $129.0478 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.48 | 8.593% | $245.9414 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.97 | 11.631% | $177.4598 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.54 | 10.251% | $249.7626 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.31 | 7.514% | $162.6794 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.60 | $1,201.4951 | $1,201.49 | $1,201.50 | $1,201.50 | |