| 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 | $25.55 | 12.494% | $28.7422 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.76 | 13.623% | $249.6979 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.47 | 3.252% | $144.0056 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.79 | 7.454% | $269.4839 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.77 | 4.403% | $238.8427 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.89 | 4.544% | $151.4738 | $151.47 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.65 | 8.190% | $10.4403 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.88 | $1,092.6864 | $1,092.68 | $1,092.70 | $1,092.60 | |