| 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 | $26.95 | 5.716% | $28.4905 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.88 | 5.111% | $138.6204 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.29 | 6.837% | $32.3609 | $32.36 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.74 | 8.169% | $86.254 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.44 | 6.105% | $10.0163 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.53 | 7.433% | $167.0905 | $167.09 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.65 | 11.216% | $93.0322 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.48 | $555.8648 | $555.86 | $555.85 | $555.90 | |