| 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 | $26.28 | 9.106% | $28.6731 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.89 | 3.291% | $74.2559 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.53 | 4.671% | $108.3659 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.67 | 4.457% | $147.9842 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.33 | 13.792% | $90.2712 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.99 | 3.233% | $151.7422 | $151.74 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.88 | 4.484% | $254.8156 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.57 | $856.1081 | $856.11 | $856.05 | $856.20 | |