| 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 | $25.82 | 10.348% | $28.4919 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.39 | 6.824% | $60.2381 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.73 | 13.706% | $282.8209 | $282.82 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.71 | 13.269% | $211.4845 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.56 | 3.580% | $27.5108 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.62 | 13.440% | $40.4073 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.32 | 12.177% | $276.3144 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.15 | $927.2679 | $927.26 | $927.25 | $927.20 | |