| 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 | $25.55 | 10.285% | $28.1778 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.74 | 11.682% | $133.728 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.94 | 7.542% | $223.6228 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.45 | 8.442% | $56.8778 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.37 | 4.540% | $225.1478 | $225.15 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.94 | 8.640% | $81.4148 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.51 | 11.793% | $129.1321 | $129.13 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.50 | $878.1011 | $878.10 | $878.15 | $878.00 | |