| 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 | $25.70 | 11.729% | $28.7144 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.77 | 10.519% | $7.4821 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.43 | 11.404% | $39.4704 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.56 | 11.378% | $13.9891 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.25 | 9.630% | $7.9482 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.93 | 12.788% | $107.0696 | $107.07 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.43 | 3.160% | $54.0868 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $235.07 | $258.7606 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 | |