| 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 | $24.88 | 13.244% | $28.1751 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.81 | 6.361% | $79.5687 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.48 | 9.312% | $203.845 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.61 | 10.681% | $172.2307 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.64 | 8.197% | $140.2666 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.28 | 6.659% | $15.2309 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.71 | 10.456% | $8.5162 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.41 | $647.8332 | $647.85 | $647.85 | $647.80 | |