| 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 | $26.98 | 5.696% | $28.5168 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.49 | 10.853% | $131.3497 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.27 | 7.189% | $167.5043 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.47 | 10.669% | $53.6413 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.74 | 7.656% | $231.1805 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.69 | 9.226% | $189.7146 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.56 | 6.659% | $237.3803 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.20 | $1,039.2875 | $1,039.28 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.20 | |