| 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 | $26.58 | 6.543% | $28.3191 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.78 | 10.825% | $170.4267 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.94 | 5.719% | $196.5739 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.55 | 4.483% | $88.3404 | $88.34 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 5.267% | $258.8937 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.62 | 6.418% | $36.8419 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.43 | 9.692% | $218.7588 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.84 | $998.1545 | $998.15 | $998.15 | $998.10 | |