| 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 | 11.191% | $28.3537 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.27 | 9.153% | $17.7592 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.74 | 7.691% | $77.2575 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.96 | 3.267% | $185.8393 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.99 | 13.269% | $88.3385 | $88.34 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.75 | 3.841% | $142.0026 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.63 | 7.267% | $143.3409 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.84 | $682.8917 | $682.89 | $682.90 | $682.90 | |