| 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 | $25.84 | 11.766% | $28.8803 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.30 | 9.253% | $128.1538 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.97 | 10.609% | $81.8175 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.54 | 8.195% | $55.7637 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.79 | 6.554% | $54.1188 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.78 | 11.870% | $117.2174 | $117.22 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.46 | 7.115% | $220.0785 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.68 | $686.0300 | $686.03 | $686.00 | $686.10 | |