| 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 | 11.824% | $28.5487 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.97 | 8.586% | $153.0737 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.69 | 9.848% | $253.4084 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.40 | 5.382% | $132.149 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.42 | 8.605% | $99.2867 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.34 | 10.770% | $79.0233 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.74 | 4.732% | $39.5259 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.09 | $785.0157 | $785.02 | $785.00 | $784.90 | |