| 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 | $26.98 | 6.250% | $28.6663 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.54 | 12.233% | $131.9187 | $131.92 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.40 | 13.137% | $79.6484 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.72 | 8.123% | $207.2934 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.28 | 6.777% | $256.5638 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.74 | 8.498% | $134.2554 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.31 | 10.688% | $198.4747 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.97 | $1,036.8207 | $1,036.82 | $1,036.75 | $1,036.90 | |