| 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 | 11.264% | $28.7729 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.94 | 5.113% | $242.748 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.51 | 6.567% | $253.1073 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.50 | 5.492% | $140.8318 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.75 | 10.435% | $92.4893 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.29 | 12.455% | $231.9834 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.74 | 3.856% | $16.3469 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.59 | $1,006.2796 | $1,006.28 | $1,006.30 | $1,006.20 | |