| 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 | $25.25 | 11.563% | $28.1697 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.30 | 4.323% | $8.6588 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.46 | 11.285% | $75.0729 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.42 | 8.648% | $96.0666 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.92 | 4.556% | $213.2106 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.91 | 11.176% | $69.9408 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.89 | 9.330% | $88.437 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.15 | $579.5564 | $579.56 | $579.50 | $579.60 | |