| 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 | $26.27 | 8.786% | $28.5781 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.35 | 7.329% | $21.8415 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.81 | 5.408% | $150.5332 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.47 | 6.350% | $13.2618 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.37 | 7.460% | $128.275 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.95 | 10.170% | $268.7597 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.56 | 9.730% | $24.7551 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.78 | $636.0044 | $636.01 | $636.05 | $636.10 | |