| 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 | $26.57 | 5.571% | $28.0502 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.54 | 5.220% | $144.7196 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.79 | 13.412% | $252.6706 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.81 | 5.373% | $166.2891 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.62 | 11.861% | $234.483 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.45 | 10.848% | $28.2108 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.29 | 5.285% | $186.6598 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.07 | $1,041.0831 | $1,041.08 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.20 | |