| 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 | $25.66 | 10.528% | $28.3615 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.99 | 4.750% | $179.112 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.59 | 12.542% | $50.1825 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.93 | 4.103% | $174.8202 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.57 | 12.789% | $138.2455 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.58 | 3.851% | $125.2235 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.32 | 13.305% | $268.8954 | $268.90 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.64 | $964.8406 | $964.84 | $964.80 | $964.80 | |