| 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 | $25.96 | 9.829% | $28.5116 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.45 | 10.341% | $53.4602 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.62 | 5.134% | $23.7813 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.34 | 12.714% | $194.2513 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.43 | 5.828% | $126.3904 | $126.39 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.49 | 4.663% | $34.005 | $34.01 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.87 | 6.786% | $179.2617 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.16 | $639.6615 | $639.66 | $639.65 | $639.80 | |