| 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 | $25.98 | 9.639% | $28.4842 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.60 | 4.614% | $25.735 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.97 | 6.773% | $181.4821 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.30 | 12.260% | $148.52 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.67 | 11.557% | $148.0027 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.62 | 12.383% | $202.9862 | $202.99 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.98 | 9.784% | $60.3592 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.12 | $795.5694 | $795.57 | $795.60 | $795.60 | |