| 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 | $25.73 | 10.718% | $28.4877 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.30 | 5.837% | $49.0025 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.61 | 6.242% | $252.4416 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.97 | 12.295% | $141.458 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.57 | 4.465% | $24.6224 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.43 | 3.837% | $61.7103 | $61.71 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.76 | 11.346% | $24.2289 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.37 | $581.9514 | $581.95 | $581.95 | $581.90 | |