| 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 | $25.25 | 12.426% | $28.3876 | $28.39 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.25 | 9.230% | $170.6719 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.46 | 10.282% | $132.8457 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.37 | 12.145% | $148.4463 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.80 | 11.507% | $152.5416 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.67 | 10.753% | $216.7104 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.95 | 5.652% | $259.8511 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.75 | $1,109.4546 | $1,109.46 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.40 | |