| 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 | $25.75 | 10.543% | $28.4648 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.50 | 3.457% | $235.3647 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.41 | 7.665% | $220.078 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.30 | 12.556% | $80.2524 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.96 | 10.158% | $144.2629 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.98 | 7.300% | $267.1555 | $267.16 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.99 | 7.755% | $99.1238 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.89 | $1,074.7021 | $1,074.69 | $1,074.65 | $1,074.90 | |