| 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 | $25.28 | 13.450% | $28.6802 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.82 | 10.558% | $216.4947 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.26 | 13.710% | $142.4331 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.37 | 5.868% | $69.2059 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.89 | 6.610% | $79.8402 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.89 | 7.860% | $236.0948 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.40 | 9.131% | $263.4422 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.91 | $1,036.1911 | $1,036.18 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.10 | |