| 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 | $25.32 | 13.600% | $28.7635 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.68 | 11.781% | $197.4947 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.74 | 9.286% | $230.3093 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.33 | 6.291% | $143.8436 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.87 | 9.800% | $105.2653 | $105.27 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.99 | 10.300% | $161.027 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.35 | 8.271% | $69.6724 | $69.67 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.28 | $936.3758 | $936.37 | $936.35 | $936.40 | |