| 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 | $25.50 | 12.854% | $28.7778 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.65 | 4.406% | $6.943 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.58 | 6.341% | $159.0649 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.33 | 7.865% | $39.1874 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.40 | 5.662% | $249.785 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.36 | 4.386% | $168.4372 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.88 | 13.605% | $106.6524 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.70 | $758.8477 | $758.85 | $758.90 | $758.90 | |