| 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 | $24.79 | 13.199% | $28.062 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.59 | 4.153% | $217.2527 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.84 | 8.585% | $248.4859 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.83 | 4.428% | $250.4497 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.79 | 5.864% | $140.5768 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.56 | 7.866% | $244.3812 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.69 | 7.449% | $118.9353 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.09 | $1,248.1436 | $1,248.15 | $1,248.20 | $1,248.20 | |