| 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 | $26.25 | 10.242% | $28.9385 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.93 | 4.714% | $12.4924 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.41 | 4.137% | $56.6609 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.61 | 13.147% | $186.2513 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.54 | 9.383% | $56.376 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.77 | 9.742% | $252.1542 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.34 | 3.475% | $255.9351 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.85 | $848.8084 | $848.81 | $848.85 | $848.90 | |