| 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 | $25.38 | 10.605% | $28.0715 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.40 | 7.570% | $114.4545 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.53 | 9.805% | $259.7218 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.51 | 5.837% | $196.3382 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.78 | 5.207% | $8.1851 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.25 | 5.699% | $165.1547 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.83 | 9.182% | $16.1917 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.68 | $788.1175 | $788.11 | $788.10 | $788.20 | |