| 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 | $26.63 | 5.393% | $28.0662 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.79 | 7.276% | $259.3826 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.28 | 7.440% | $181.8744 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.37 | 6.436% | $254.7759 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.82 | 10.508% | $161.1428 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.74 | 6.162% | $155.7821 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.90 | 13.302% | $208.3624 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.53 | $1,249.3864 | $1,249.38 | $1,249.40 | $1,249.50 | |