| 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 | $25.37 | 10.560% | $28.0491 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.83 | 7.286% | $65.2621 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.55 | 11.846% | $195.2272 | $195.23 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.47 | 10.717% | $240.7763 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.36 | 12.451% | $54.3813 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.26 | 6.776% | $102.7826 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.62 | 10.274% | $191.4577 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.46 | $877.9363 | $877.94 | $878.00 | $878.00 | |