| 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 | $26.30 | 8.356% | $28.4976 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.99 | 12.660% | $72.0911 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.44 | 9.837% | $72.9757 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.89 | 5.816% | $168.131 | $168.13 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.85 | 6.353% | $225.3088 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.87 | 10.157% | $199.241 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.56 | 7.164% | $197.7819 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.90 | $964.0271 | $964.03 | $964.10 | $964.00 | |