| 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 | $26.85 | 6.312% | $28.5448 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.31 | 5.727% | $165.2619 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.60 | 10.834% | $31.6985 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.92 | 9.764% | $146.9959 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.56 | 4.422% | $257.4629 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.86 | 12.137% | $240.9376 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.82 | 13.263% | $250.1074 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.92 | $1,121.0090 | $1,121.01 | $1,121.00 | $1,121.00 | |