| 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 | $26.25 | 8.462% | $28.4713 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.88 | 5.649% | $142.4994 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.51 | 5.700% | $171.7731 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.85 | 12.704% | $259.0501 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.85 | 11.469% | $177.0685 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.81 | 8.380% | $9.5483 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.81 | 9.808% | $187.563 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.96 | $975.9737 | $975.97 | $975.90 | $976.10 | |