| 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 | $26.82 | 7.229% | $28.7588 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.35 | 6.622% | $243.4713 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.68 | 3.433% | $242.7366 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.99 | 11.125% | $185.5676 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.61 | 8.747% | $153.9966 | $154.00 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.63 | 13.464% | $147.0834 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.31 | 7.180% | $239.3437 | $239.34 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.39 | $1,240.9580 | $1,240.96 | $1,240.95 | $1,241.00 | |