| 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 | $25.32 | 12.150% | $28.3964 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 7.820% | $85.7061 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.71 | 11.615% | $277.5977 | $277.60 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.68 | 11.807% | $86.8517 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.84 | 11.783% | $208.8554 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.99 | 7.851% | $263.1457 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.43 | 13.752% | $257.5687 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.46 | $1,208.1217 | $1,208.14 | $1,208.10 | $1,208.20 | |