| 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 | $24.75 | 13.389% | $28.0638 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.72 | 13.252% | $49.5138 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.56 | 7.293% | $216.2598 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.60 | 8.232% | $22.2958 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.99 | 3.826% | $223.2155 | $223.22 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.25 | 10.571% | $176.0843 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.84 | 9.634% | $270.6206 | $270.62 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.71 | $986.0536 | $986.05 | $986.00 | $986.10 | |