| 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 | $25.73 | 10.279% | $28.3748 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.89 | 7.799% | $40.845 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.27 | 4.834% | $107.2137 | $107.21 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.56 | 7.439% | $151.0163 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.73 | 6.327% | $154.9503 | $154.95 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.92 | 9.757% | $70.1567 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.88 | 9.435% | $187.0025 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.98 | $739.5593 | $739.56 | $739.50 | $739.60 | |