| 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 | $25.86 | 9.687% | $28.3651 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 12.679% | $44.4519 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.63 | 4.432% | $155.2173 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.74 | 8.359% | $257.6127 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.48 | 6.862% | $186.4528 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.48 | 8.469% | $105.7356 | $105.74 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.39 | 12.305% | $106.0047 | $106.00 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.03 | $883.8401 | $883.84 | $883.80 | $883.90 | |