| 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 | $25.29 | 12.526% | $28.4578 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.53 | 12.125% | $158.6905 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.89 | 4.454% | $101.2055 | $101.21 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.95 | 3.227% | $46.4005 | $46.40 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.84 | 11.655% | $197.4507 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.82 | 4.224% | $247.8655 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.84 | 13.758% | $186.3811 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.16 | $966.4516 | $966.46 | $966.45 | $966.60 | |