| 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 | $26.63 | 3.403% | $27.5362 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.39 | 5.619% | $81.7385 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.75 | 10.103% | $163.7782 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.94 | 7.469% | $160.0643 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.89 | 12.601% | $40.4125 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.55 | 11.236% | $175.2523 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.25 | 10.175% | $194.1834 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.40 | $842.9654 | $842.96 | $843.00 | $843.00 | |