| 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 | $26.88 | 7.600% | $28.9229 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.50 | 7.652% | $41.446 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.60 | 5.413% | $12.2279 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.44 | 13.380% | $186.4421 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.35 | 12.105% | $20.5713 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.84 | 5.354% | $110.4531 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.68 | 13.646% | $125.7834 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.29 | $525.8467 | $525.84 | $525.85 | $525.80 | |