| 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 | $25.38 | 10.625% | $28.0766 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.66 | 3.534% | $16.2134 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.25 | 5.544% | $103.697 | $103.70 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.40 | 3.710% | $132.1265 | $132.13 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.68 | 11.200% | $118.6282 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.34 | 5.487% | $82.6385 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.72 | 7.401% | $154.3567 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.43 | $635.7369 | $635.75 | $635.80 | $635.70 | |