| 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 | $26.64 | 7.285% | $28.5807 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.34 | 13.217% | $280.0309 | $280.03 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.42 | 9.350% | $194.0088 | $194.01 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.67 | 12.871% | $229.8844 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.91 | 12.176% | $20.0907 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.52 | 8.127% | $38.4067 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.99 | 7.548% | $255.9535 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.49 | $1,046.9557 | $1,046.95 | $1,047.00 | $1,047.00 | |