| 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 | $26.75 | 6.539% | $28.4992 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.75 | 11.657% | $138.1755 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.84 | 13.493% | $234.7489 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.39 | 9.861% | $239.9254 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.73 | 12.563% | $18.8318 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.27 | 4.530% | $235.4747 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.98 | 7.657% | $136.7029 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.71 | $1,032.3584 | $1,032.36 | $1,032.40 | $1,032.30 | |