| 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 | $25.25 | 12.350% | $28.3684 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.77 | 6.488% | $176.5252 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.72 | 8.773% | $265.1016 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.67 | 4.170% | $75.7003 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.27 | 7.770% | $122.0711 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.73 | 9.349% | $191.0655 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.75 | 3.552% | $188.2058 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.16 | $1,047.0379 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.00 | $1,047.10 | |