| 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 | $23.94 | 13.865% | $27.2593 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.35 | 12.665% | $79.2598 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.34 | 9.298% | $173.0625 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.44 | 8.476% | $133.9028 | $133.90 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.96 | 4.153% | $250.9671 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.73 | 11.304% | $164.4294 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.82 | 5.659% | $259.731 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.58 | $1,088.6119 | $1,088.61 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.70 | |