| 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 | $26.96 | 5.163% | $28.3519 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.40 | 5.115% | $146.5303 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.79 | 6.585% | $251.3168 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.93 | 6.847% | $146.3056 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.58 | 6.597% | $234.0657 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.75 | 11.216% | $79.7975 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.58 | 3.821% | $245.6197 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.99 | $1,131.9875 | $1,132.00 | $1,131.95 | $1,132.00 | |