| 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 | $26.60 | 7.260% | $28.5312 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 8.480% | $38.5104 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.79 | 12.740% | $41.477 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.80 | 5.708% | $146.7227 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.76 | 12.693% | $74.1069 | $74.11 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.31 | 10.315% | $84.1814 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.96 | 13.825% | $178.6597 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.72 | $592.1893 | $592.19 | $592.20 | $592.20 | |