| 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 | $25.47 | 12.207% | $28.5791 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.34 | 5.583% | $165.0685 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.30 | 13.272% | $10.5343 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.78 | 7.526% | $6.215 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.55 | 13.238% | $11.9466 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.83 | 11.613% | $41.1071 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.73 | 9.626% | $256.2288 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.00 | $519.6794 | $519.69 | $519.70 | $519.60 | |