| 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 | $25.80 | 9.226% | $28.1803 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.72 | 7.723% | $235.6117 | $235.61 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.82 | 5.723% | $43.1561 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.75 | 6.271% | $240.9695 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.70 | 13.462% | $46.179 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.49 | 13.537% | $168.5911 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.47 | 8.353% | $187.9599 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.75 | $950.6476 | $950.65 | $950.65 | $950.80 | |