| 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 | $25.97 | 9.375% | $28.4047 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.56 | 8.658% | $6.0414 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.50 | 5.260% | $97.3655 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.60 | 7.591% | $8.1769 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.43 | 12.305% | $237.4465 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.78 | 9.710% | $48.031 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.78 | 4.778% | $141.2198 | $141.22 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.62 | $566.6858 | $566.69 | $566.70 | $566.60 | |