| 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 | $26.79 | 5.536% | $28.2731 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.53 | 5.503% | $171.474 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.76 | 12.636% | $173.1891 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.43 | 3.345% | $42.8158 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.92 | 11.385% | $204.8593 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.79 | 5.635% | $220.5553 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.44 | 5.116% | $18.3322 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.66 | $859.4988 | $859.50 | $859.45 | $859.60 | |