| 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 | $27.40 | 5.434% | $28.8889 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.35 | 5.127% | $135.9818 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.51 | 11.273% | $195.2952 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.94 | 7.828% | $186.4777 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.82 | 7.479% | $263.1301 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.92 | 3.364% | $163.2324 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.43 | 7.216% | $60.502 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.37 | $1,033.5081 | $1,033.51 | $1,033.60 | $1,033.50 | |