| 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 | $26.89 | 5.668% | $28.4141 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.71 | 5.386% | $217.8434 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.49 | 11.609% | $211.4879 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.73 | 9.384% | $225.0357 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.43 | 9.525% | $40.9952 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.29 | 6.156% | $93.7251 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.28 | 9.731% | $255.9805 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.82 | $1,073.4819 | $1,073.49 | $1,073.55 | $1,073.40 | |