| 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 | $26.31 | 7.411% | $28.2598 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.59 | 6.154% | $5.934 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.65 | 12.540% | $185.2971 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.51 | 12.344% | $180.3234 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.54 | 4.486% | $81.0184 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.84 | 12.782% | $243.4287 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.34 | 4.216% | $18.0711 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.78 | $742.3325 | $742.33 | $742.30 | $742.30 | |