| 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 | $25.98 | 9.660% | $28.4897 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.81 | 10.763% | $28.5879 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.32 | 13.541% | $280.8096 | $280.81 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.95 | 12.674% | $192.6162 | $192.62 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.85 | 3.728% | $214.5614 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.65 | 10.408% | $187.3072 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.79 | 3.728% | $73.4291 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.35 | $1,005.8011 | $1,005.81 | $1,005.80 | $1,005.80 | |