| 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 | $24.96 | 12.854% | $28.1684 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.38 | 6.336% | $214.1394 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.53 | 4.349% | $234.2948 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.58 | 9.526% | $241.5925 | $241.59 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.41 | 5.369% | $125.8211 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.57 | 12.382% | $260.243 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.64 | 12.616% | $171.8971 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.07 | $1,276.1563 | $1,276.15 | $1,276.15 | $1,276.10 | |