| 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 | $25.57 | 11.371% | $28.4776 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.47 | 8.390% | $46.0332 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.66 | 3.546% | $127.0095 | $127.01 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.49 | 8.161% | $63.2634 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.69 | 13.722% | $46.2735 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.86 | 5.262% | $84.0622 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.50 | 6.148% | $179.9209 | $179.92 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.24 | $575.0403 | $575.03 | $575.00 | $575.10 | |