| 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 | $24.96 | 13.527% | $28.3363 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.92 | 9.705% | $96.4526 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.80 | 6.125% | $234.324 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.72 | 10.782% | $229.0086 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.49 | 5.371% | $93.2428 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.93 | 8.718% | $84.7239 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.67 | 4.248% | $192.5148 | $192.51 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.49 | $958.6030 | $958.59 | $958.55 | $958.50 | |