| 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 | $26.57 | 5.387% | $28.0013 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.29 | 12.855% | $258.7652 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.82 | 9.750% | $262.105 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.46 | 13.678% | $121.0216 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 7.688% | $19.1039 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.46 | 8.675% | $259.1464 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.27 | 9.364% | $166.5286 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.61 | $1,114.6720 | $1,114.68 | $1,114.65 | $1,114.60 | |