| 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 | $25.26 | 10.674% | $27.9563 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.68 | 13.759% | $191.8887 | $191.89 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.40 | 11.334% | $183.0331 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.82 | 4.147% | $235.1848 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.85 | 6.732% | $137.5242 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.75 | 7.686% | $180.6433 | $180.64 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.32 | 7.561% | $229.4491 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.08 | $1,185.6795 | $1,185.67 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.60 | |