| 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 | $25.88 | 9.645% | $28.3761 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.63 | 4.581% | $103.1482 | $103.15 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.87 | 7.108% | $159.4517 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 9.632% | $6.567 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.32 | 4.108% | $153.3719 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.82 | 10.152% | $9.7154 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.46 | 3.138% | $127.3342 | $127.33 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.97 | $587.9645 | $587.97 | $587.95 | $588.00 | |