| 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 | $25.74 | 10.554% | $28.4566 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.30 | 8.836% | $32.9773 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.34 | 7.490% | $49.8109 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.50 | 3.358% | $98.7069 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.65 | 7.654% | $26.5367 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.76 | 8.823% | $168.4145 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.77 | 12.793% | $137.348 | $137.35 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.06 | $542.2509 | $542.26 | $542.25 | $542.20 | |