| 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 | $25.72 | 10.240% | $28.3537 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.50 | 3.705% | $39.9264 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.40 | 6.106% | $216.8807 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.63 | 12.511% | $272.9854 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.29 | 12.235% | $39.6077 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.59 | 9.530% | $23.6475 | $23.65 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.58 | 6.471% | $156.0652 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.71 | $777.4666 | $777.48 | $777.50 | $777.50 | |