| 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 | $25.51 | 9.773% | $28.0031 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.77 | 9.108% | $214.6918 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.42 | 13.713% | $197.2011 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.93 | 11.532% | $38.9581 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.93 | 3.339% | $52.6306 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.74 | 8.608% | $160.4575 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.69 | 8.116% | $254.8186 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.99 | $946.7608 | $946.76 | $946.75 | $946.80 | |