| 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 | $26.77 | 5.337% | $28.1987 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.99 | 6.123% | $193.1332 | $193.13 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.97 | 8.738% | $238.1036 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.27 | 7.247% | $248.0301 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.91 | 12.564% | $37.0448 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.98 | 10.439% | $132.5047 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.76 | 9.164% | $162.3924 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.65 | $1,039.4075 | $1,039.39 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.30 | |