| 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 | $25.49 | 11.490% | $28.4188 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.80 | 9.132% | $131.8315 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.70 | 3.437% | $52.4426 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.38 | 6.289% | $151.3343 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.80 | 6.731% | $237.7967 | $237.80 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.39 | 13.698% | $17.4981 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.34 | 8.752% | $234.1866 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.90 | $853.5086 | $853.51 | $853.55 | $853.40 | |