| 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 | $25.29 | 11.383% | $28.1688 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.77 | 7.173% | $49.0531 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.71 | 13.549% | $266.5109 | $266.51 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.28 | 9.717% | $9.0846 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.86 | 9.447% | $215.4574 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.28 | 9.707% | $22.2486 | $22.25 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.78 | 5.244% | $257.6163 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.97 | $848.1397 | $848.14 | $848.10 | $848.20 | |