| 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 | $25.70 | 11.595% | $28.6799 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.96 | 11.244% | $97.8502 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.49 | 4.472% | $174.9802 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.67 | 7.828% | $184.03 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.62 | 13.204% | $273.5235 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.89 | 12.189% | $229.864 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.36 | 5.372% | $199.5324 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.69 | $1,188.4602 | $1,188.45 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.50 | |