| 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 | $27.25 | 4.261% | $28.4111 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.34 | 9.244% | $252.7251 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.84 | 13.326% | $165.2746 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.44 | 9.637% | $62.9755 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.79 | 3.816% | $206.3758 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.71 | 13.821% | $160.1575 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.29 | 10.223% | $259.3437 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.66 | $1,135.2633 | $1,135.27 | $1,135.30 | $1,135.30 | |