| 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 | 11.515% | $28.6928 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.79 | 5.700% | $198.494 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.62 | 9.475% | $136.4277 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.58 | 4.735% | $170.2782 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.92 | 10.437% | $179.924 | $179.92 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.46 | 3.250% | $7.7025 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.32 | 9.864% | $14.6339 | $14.63 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.42 | $736.1531 | $736.14 | $736.20 | $736.10 | |