| 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 | $24.86 | 12.696% | $28.0162 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.82 | 11.320% | $16.4976 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.34 | 12.732% | $225.8473 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 9.102% | $17.7727 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.97 | 13.195% | $20.3411 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.74 | 13.492% | $135.8953 | $135.90 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.69 | 8.399% | $39.7716 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $430.71 | $484.1418 | $484.15 | $484.10 | $484.10 | |