| 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 | $25.54 | 9.721% | $28.0227 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.86 | 11.550% | $73.4668 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.78 | 4.529% | $165.9711 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.53 | 13.774% | $258.87 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.46 | 8.610% | $238.3555 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.42 | 8.390% | $91.5028 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.66 | 5.517% | $104.1031 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.25 | $960.2920 | $960.29 | $960.20 | $960.40 | |