| 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 | $25.50 | 12.835% | $28.7729 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.81 | 5.395% | $231.6687 | $231.67 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.80 | 6.177% | $214.2652 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.80 | 11.241% | $263.4187 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.83 | 5.847% | $9.3463 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.32 | 8.190% | $142.0751 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.74 | 11.626% | $269.8447 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.80 | $1,159.3916 | $1,159.40 | $1,159.35 | $1,159.40 | |