| 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 | $25.57 | 12.275% | $28.7087 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.27 | 12.762% | $168.3198 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.85 | 8.783% | $172.8018 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.55 | 13.572% | $47.1892 | $47.19 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.42 | 8.376% | $174.9405 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.98 | 12.396% | $7.8452 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.75 | 3.206% | $140.1021 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.39 | $739.9073 | $739.91 | $739.90 | $739.80 | |