| 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 | $26.35 | 9.348% | $28.8132 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.27 | 5.822% | $197.1146 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.95 | 10.729% | $125.0684 | $125.07 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.47 | 12.869% | $157.4184 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.93 | 3.862% | $161.952 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.33 | 7.214% | $168.6798 | $168.68 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.98 | 6.156% | $258.9994 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.28 | $1,098.0458 | $1,098.04 | $1,098.00 | $1,098.10 | |