| 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 | $26.53 | 5.538% | $27.9992 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.81 | 6.539% | $157.4753 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.76 | 5.673% | $249.1347 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.80 | 5.332% | $182.0137 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.45 | 8.163% | $185.4455 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.59 | 11.294% | $188.7435 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.61 | 11.132% | $66.2458 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.55 | $1,057.0577 | $1,057.06 | $1,057.10 | $1,056.90 | |