| 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 | $26.42 | 9.187% | $28.8472 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.97 | 11.207% | $82.2598 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.59 | 7.435% | $177.9016 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.35 | 6.731% | $256.528 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.39 | 8.141% | $268.6114 | $268.61 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.99 | 6.711% | $40.5395 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.68 | 12.113% | $278.8026 | $278.80 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.39 | $1,133.4901 | $1,133.49 | $1,133.50 | $1,133.40 | |