| 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 | $26.58 | 6.777% | $28.3813 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.50 | 7.380% | $106.8431 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.49 | 8.348% | $93.7102 | $93.71 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.95 | 4.138% | $168.6515 | $168.65 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.81 | 4.591% | $210.0292 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.54 | 9.529% | $263.4611 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.78 | 7.657% | $252.7571 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.65 | $1,123.8335 | $1,123.83 | $1,123.85 | $1,123.90 | |