| 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 | $26.33 | 7.506% | $28.3063 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.40 | 6.472% | $239.9879 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.30 | 11.232% | $218.3484 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.95 | 8.358% | $133.2262 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.75 | 8.200% | $156.6195 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.38 | 5.767% | $45.8817 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.31 | 9.373% | $266.1154 | $266.12 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.42 | $1,088.4854 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.40 | |