| 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 | $25.40 | 12.735% | $28.6347 | $28.63 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.90 | 11.766% | $212.2436 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.46 | 11.184% | $87.235 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.67 | 11.793% | $23.1076 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.44 | 5.216% | $124.6178 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.97 | 7.637% | $236.7691 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.68 | 8.744% | $15.9636 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.52 | $728.5714 | $728.57 | $728.55 | $728.50 | |