| 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 | $25.44 | 12.405% | $28.5958 | $28.60 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.84 | 12.640% | $235.2374 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.91 | 13.594% | $171.4247 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.29 | 8.649% | $168.721 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.92 | 7.442% | $254.5516 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.30 | 13.645% | $78.756 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.35 | 7.595% | $34.807 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.05 | $972.0935 | $972.10 | $972.05 | $972.10 | |