| 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 | $24.91 | 13.423% | $28.2537 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.52 | 3.522% | $39.8767 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.50 | 8.127% | $85.961 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.88 | 9.347% | $147.4872 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.68 | 12.266% | $52.4058 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.69 | 9.369% | $46.6896 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.50 | 13.333% | $183.0328 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.68 | $583.7068 | $583.71 | $583.75 | $583.80 | |