| 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 | $25.34 | 13.754% | $28.8253 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.54 | 13.665% | $52.8997 | $52.90 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.42 | 9.747% | $155.2042 | $155.20 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.74 | 8.852% | $242.4569 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.38 | 7.342% | $238.7071 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.99 | 7.447% | $46.1915 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.87 | 4.828% | $165.492 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.28 | $929.7767 | $929.78 | $929.80 | $929.80 | |