| 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 | $25.46 | 6.303% | $27.0647 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.70 | 7.815% | $187.2747 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.57 | 13.221% | $21.0251 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.40 | 6.540% | $198.5906 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.52 | 9.591% | $49.8858 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.51 | 12.583% | $227.9918 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.70 | 12.801% | $207.2154 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.86 | $919.0481 | $919.05 | $919.05 | $919.10 | |