| 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 | $25.99 | 8.208% | $28.1233 | $28.12 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.65 | 5.686% | $52.4731 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.83 | 4.207% | $77.9781 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.55 | 3.748% | $171.7548 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.85 | 10.169% | $68.1395 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.52 | 5.173% | $189.8583 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.56 | 5.169% | $149.9289 | $149.93 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.95 | $738.2560 | $738.25 | $738.25 | $738.30 | |