| 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 | $26.44 | 4.147% | $27.5365 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.66 | 6.814% | $172.6755 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.99 | 11.126% | $78.8883 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.92 | 12.477% | $109.0127 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.86 | 11.156% | $135.4547 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.46 | 9.261% | $197.1724 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.40 | 11.659% | $140.0204 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.73 | $860.7605 | $860.76 | $860.75 | $860.80 | |