| 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 | $25.49 | 11.671% | $28.4649 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.30 | 5.648% | $60.5363 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.27 | 8.665% | $250.2229 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.91 | 10.254% | $202.7681 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.74 | 8.393% | $246.8542 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.64 | 4.532% | $122.9714 | $122.97 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.77 | 10.115% | $258.517 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.12 | $1,170.3348 | $1,170.33 | $1,170.25 | $1,170.40 | |