| 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 | $25.38 | 13.624% | $28.8378 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.46 | 12.504% | $266.027 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.57 | 9.460% | $191.0843 | $191.08 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.92 | 6.119% | $6.2822 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.86 | 3.683% | $9.1863 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.78 | 12.201% | $255.5714 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.89 | 10.856% | $180.5733 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.86 | $937.5623 | $937.56 | $937.60 | $937.60 | |