| 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 | $25.89 | 9.196% | $28.2708 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.42 | 4.108% | $26.4643 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.34 | 6.271% | $105.5696 | $105.57 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.53 | 13.260% | $17.5893 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.30 | 9.734% | $149.5674 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.42 | 4.769% | $130.3536 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.94 | 7.198% | $56.7506 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.84 | $514.5656 | $514.56 | $514.50 | $514.80 | |