| 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 | $26.95 | 5.726% | $28.4932 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.69 | 4.377% | $36.2084 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.52 | 4.365% | $242.6695 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.37 | 9.438% | $265.2449 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.26 | 4.867% | $127.1617 | $127.16 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.65 | 8.264% | $126.29 | $126.29 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.41 | 6.298% | $258.74 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.85 | $1,084.8077 | $1,084.80 | $1,084.80 | $1,084.80 | |