| 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 | $27.33 | 4.823% | $28.6481 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.55 | 8.157% | $78.4679 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.59 | 7.301% | $230.2572 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.33 | 9.464% | $174.409 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.84 | 8.766% | $257.6014 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.95 | 6.415% | $27.6147 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.36 | 10.811% | $260.8048 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.95 | $1,057.8031 | $1,057.80 | $1,057.75 | $1,057.80 | |