| 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 | 8.649% | $28.2053 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.43 | 10.324% | $15.9198 | $15.92 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.58 | 8.654% | $159.265 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.32 | 8.318% | $66.4206 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.71 | 5.811% | $174.2813 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.76 | 9.768% | $29.3739 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.28 | 5.600% | $10.8557 | $10.86 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.04 | $484.3216 | $484.33 | $484.25 | $484.40 | |