| 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 | $25.93 | 5.315% | $27.3082 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.77 | 9.542% | $178.3015 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.28 | 12.464% | $161.1384 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.27 | 13.551% | $146.7874 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.88 | 3.714% | $90.1067 | $90.11 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.82 | 6.751% | $175.947 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.26 | 13.478% | $249.9466 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.21 | $1,029.5358 | $1,029.55 | $1,029.55 | $1,029.40 | |