| 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 | $26.97 | 5.592% | $28.4782 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.41 | 5.406% | $136.4059 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.97 | 9.123% | $147.2833 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.93 | 10.745% | $187.0815 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.54 | 12.131% | $52.1858 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.65 | 8.121% | $245.0562 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.99 | 10.671% | $246.7853 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.46 | $1,043.2762 | $1,043.29 | $1,043.35 | $1,043.40 | |