| 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 | $25.44 | 11.519% | $28.3704 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.74 | 5.501% | $83.0715 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.55 | 3.803% | $226.8615 | $226.86 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.56 | 6.670% | $199.0036 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.38 | 6.465% | $153.7142 | $153.71 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.48 | 12.711% | $176.3702 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.56 | 7.124% | $91.6553 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.71 | $959.0467 | $959.04 | $958.95 | $959.20 | |