| 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 | $25.40 | 12.295% | $28.5229 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.87 | 11.151% | $58.7655 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.92 | 3.294% | $207.5383 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.83 | 5.533% | $198.2226 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.87 | 10.110% | $250.9077 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.35 | 12.688% | $228.0242 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.77 | 13.309% | $48.4623 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.01 | $1,020.4435 | $1,020.44 | $1,020.35 | $1,020.40 | |