| 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 | $25.45 | 12.857% | $28.7221 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.42 | 8.396% | $87.1721 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.28 | 7.450% | $238.8399 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.42 | 6.401% | $176.0085 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.68 | 6.587% | $142.4855 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.27 | 5.352% | $224.6842 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.56 | 11.278% | $74.0666 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.08 | $971.9789 | $971.98 | $971.95 | $972.00 | |