| 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 | $26.33 | 6.790% | $28.1178 | $28.12 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.40 | 8.822% | $260.5199 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.66 | 7.268% | $243.1336 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.35 | 8.801% | $213.6308 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.79 | 13.450% | $275.4453 | $275.45 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.85 | 3.646% | $218.5376 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.90 | 12.815% | $54.0384 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.28 | $1,293.4234 | $1,293.43 | $1,293.45 | $1,293.20 | |