| 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 | $25.29 | 9.357% | $27.6564 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.72 | 3.751% | $171.9362 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.83 | 6.341% | $15.7704 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.25 | 11.606% | $85.0996 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.41 | 13.349% | $114.9472 | $114.95 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.34 | 8.210% | $258.9898 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.98 | 11.170% | $163.3977 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.82 | $837.7973 | $837.81 | $837.80 | $837.80 | |