| 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 | $25.78 | 9.625% | $28.2613 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.85 | 4.402% | $229.5278 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.46 | 13.549% | $75.4647 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.44 | 5.460% | $104.8694 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.95 | 8.718% | $169.5457 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.93 | 7.689% | $180.8421 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.29 | 9.686% | $260.2739 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.70 | $1,048.7849 | $1,048.78 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.80 | |