| 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 | 5.869% | $28.447 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.37 | 3.195% | $143.8229 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.67 | 9.156% | $225.5927 | $225.59 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.61 | 6.338% | $253.7331 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.60 | 5.369% | $174.4911 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.25 | 12.450% | $29.5181 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.39 | 4.788% | $149.2076 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.76 | $1,004.8125 | $1,004.81 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.70 | |