| 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 | $25.35 | 7.241% | $27.1856 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.78 | 8.531% | $18.2115 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.86 | 7.116% | $160.524 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.54 | 12.373% | $199.507 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.42 | 4.232% | $184.9284 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.74 | 8.454% | $77.8049 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.28 | 8.782% | $28.5879 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.97 | $696.7493 | $696.75 | $696.75 | $696.70 | |