| 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 | $45.65 | 12.268% | $51.2503 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.65 | 5.159% | $28.0249 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.34 | 9.792% | $93.6965 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.48 | 11.568% | $116.5662 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.82 | 11.495% | $209.4099 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.94 | 13.155% | $71.2198 | $71.22 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.78 | 10.285% | $158.5678 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.66 | $728.7354 | $728.74 | $728.65 | $728.80 | |