| 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 | $25.61 | 9.587% | $28.0652 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.48 | 10.622% | $50.3109 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.93 | 11.758% | $24.5085 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.95 | 10.677% | $12.1191 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.60 | 10.579% | $176.4841 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.26 | 5.572% | $102.6793 | $102.68 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.88 | 7.744% | $123.7763 | $123.78 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.71 | $517.9434 | $517.95 | $517.95 | $518.00 | |