| 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 | $25.62 | 9.592% | $28.0775 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.80 | 6.776% | $26.4804 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.54 | 3.457% | $59.5292 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.80 | 13.268% | $11.1003 | $11.10 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.60 | 11.244% | $263.2033 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.53 | 6.188% | $182.1443 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.43 | 9.218% | $254.9476 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.32 | $825.4826 | $825.48 | $825.55 | $825.40 | |