| 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 | $26.72 | 7.500% | $28.724 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.38 | 5.587% | $132.385 | $132.39 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.64 | 8.420% | $183.9237 | $183.92 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.25 | 12.662% | $123.0832 | $123.08 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.25 | 11.415% | $150.6888 | $150.69 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.70 | 6.767% | $235.6348 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.28 | 9.102% | $233.7838 | $233.78 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.22 | $1,088.2233 | $1,088.21 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.20 | |