| 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 | $25.86 | 11.287% | $28.7788 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.33 | 11.608% | $249.2541 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.58 | 12.309% | $134.2991 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.55 | 4.790% | $218.5395 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.62 | 5.845% | $12.2992 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.65 | 7.776% | $25.489 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.91 | 5.794% | $230.5357 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.50 | $899.1954 | $899.20 | $899.25 | $899.20 | |