| 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 | $26.49 | 3.307% | $27.366 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.31 | 6.364% | $77.9754 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 9.208% | $199.7524 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.39 | 12.505% | $201.8227 | $201.82 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.44 | 11.241% | $136.2035 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.85 | 12.219% | $238.8581 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.86 | 13.588% | $98.6625 | $98.66 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.25 | $980.6406 | $980.64 | $980.60 | $980.80 | |