| 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 | $25.82 | 10.265% | $28.4704 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.63 | 4.502% | $152.1863 | $152.19 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.93 | 3.729% | $115.0666 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.64 | 10.202% | $251.9659 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.53 | 5.659% | $25.9182 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.39 | 8.794% | $122.2736 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.68 | 11.455% | $199.1478 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.62 | $895.0288 | $895.04 | $894.95 | $895.10 | |