| 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 | $26.87 | 5.219% | $28.2723 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.57 | 13.642% | $23.3762 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.83 | 12.108% | $144.4287 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.96 | 3.319% | $255.1566 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.78 | 8.308% | $238.0393 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.72 | 6.569% | $201.117 | $201.12 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.36 | 5.650% | $194.7763 | $194.78 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.09 | $1,085.1664 | $1,085.18 | $1,085.20 | $1,085.20 | |