| 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 | $25.79 | 11.379% | $28.7246 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.32 | 8.103% | $154.9332 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.55 | 5.575% | $70.2602 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.49 | 6.615% | $200.9586 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.77 | 11.572% | $87.8853 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.89 | 3.562% | $67.2014 | $67.20 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.65 | 13.324% | $137.8586 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.46 | $747.8219 | $747.82 | $747.80 | $747.90 | |