| 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 | $26.26 | 9.790% | $28.8309 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.32 | 4.789% | $47.4904 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.41 | 9.585% | $133.0471 | $133.05 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.67 | 8.401% | $195.8481 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.98 | 10.773% | $150.6291 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.87 | 5.131% | $170.1755 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.78 | 9.725% | $188.4856 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.29 | $914.5067 | $914.52 | $914.60 | $914.40 | |