| 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 | $25.80 | 9.326% | $28.2061 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.30 | 7.606% | $187.5573 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.91 | 4.823% | $147.7061 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.72 | 6.800% | $261.361 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.48 | 4.419% | $26.606 | $26.61 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.26 | 7.674% | $47.6565 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.98 | 13.447% | $157.6686 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.45 | $856.7616 | $856.78 | $856.70 | $856.90 | |