| 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 | $25.72 | 8.305% | $27.856 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.87 | 4.776% | $8.2459 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.32 | 11.581% | $58.3792 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.97 | 11.659% | $106.0426 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.85 | 4.210% | $223.8952 | $223.90 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.88 | 12.515% | $214.7686 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.77 | 3.833% | $197.0439 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.38 | $836.2314 | $836.24 | $836.25 | $836.20 | |