| 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 | $25.58 | 12.532% | $28.7857 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.35 | 9.547% | $176.7541 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.94 | 9.645% | $157.823 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.31 | 8.520% | $227.1432 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.76 | 13.126% | $56.2915 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.37 | 3.660% | $115.4461 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.35 | 13.137% | $75.0664 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.66 | $837.3100 | $837.31 | $837.30 | $837.30 | |