| 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 | $25.88 | 9.107% | $28.2369 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.73 | 4.141% | $29.9197 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.40 | 3.845% | $79.3376 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.65 | 8.512% | $172.1543 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.57 | 7.669% | $263.3261 | $263.33 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.96 | 10.271% | $140.0001 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.31 | 6.450% | $68.458 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.50 | $781.4327 | $781.44 | $781.45 | $781.40 | |