| 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 | $27.33 | 5.358% | $28.7943 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.91 | 12.159% | $153.5569 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.83 | 10.764% | $26.3951 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.43 | 8.526% | $142.6357 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.31 | 13.807% | $87.9842 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.73 | 6.370% | $53.9615 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.69 | 9.268% | $45.5538 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.23 | $538.8815 | $538.88 | $538.90 | $539.00 | |