| 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 | $26.87 | 4.410% | $28.055 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.59 | 10.690% | $48.2498 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.85 | 9.683% | $40.4182 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.61 | 5.171% | $46.9168 | $46.92 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.91 | 13.458% | $130.3746 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.52 | 6.694% | $42.1655 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.82 | 9.547% | $14.0439 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $319.17 | $350.2238 | $350.23 | $350.15 | $350.20 | |