| 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 | 11.485% | $28.4175 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.45 | 13.259% | $273.4639 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.42 | 6.175% | $200.0549 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.90 | 12.153% | $26.8046 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.32 | 13.541% | $235.3932 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.74 | 8.361% | $127.5842 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.86 | 13.599% | $281.5665 | $281.57 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.18 | $1,173.2848 | $1,173.27 | $1,173.25 | $1,173.40 | |