| 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 | $26.69 | 5.540% | $28.1686 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.51 | 11.576% | $277.2775 | $277.28 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.66 | 10.313% | $231.2822 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.67 | 10.841% | $227.9667 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.51 | 12.339% | $257.8292 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.90 | 9.589% | $187.2876 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.57 | 8.674% | $106.0332 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.51 | $1,315.8450 | $1,315.85 | $1,315.90 | $1,315.90 | |