| 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 | $26.55 | 3.554% | $27.4936 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.81 | 5.502% | $85.2562 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.81 | 6.309% | $192.2173 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.88 | 11.276% | $31.0237 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.91 | 5.569% | $190.9849 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.47 | 11.293% | $144.091 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.54 | 11.424% | $60.7706 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.97 | $731.8373 | $731.83 | $731.80 | $731.90 | |