| 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 | $26.98 | 5.525% | $28.4706 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.79 | 5.327% | $179.888 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.91 | 7.183% | $242.1371 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.65 | 6.476% | $143.3699 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.59 | 9.516% | $230.6297 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.95 | 12.742% | $16.8549 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.77 | 13.668% | $37.249 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.64 | $878.5992 | $878.60 | $878.60 | $878.60 | |