| 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 | $25.53 | 12.595% | $28.7455 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.86 | 9.225% | $266.3561 | $266.36 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.83 | 8.292% | $268.3801 | $268.38 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.76 | 8.111% | $135.9604 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.37 | 10.674% | $241.6788 | $241.68 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.73 | 6.347% | $147.5352 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.40 | 4.556% | $216.8491 | $216.85 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.48 | $1,305.5052 | $1,305.52 | $1,305.55 | $1,305.50 | |