| 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 | $25.77 | 7.784% | $27.7759 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.52 | 9.480% | $78.3001 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.48 | 12.290% | $185.8175 | $185.82 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.99 | 3.651% | $231.1314 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.58 | 6.529% | $239.2428 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.55 | 11.556% | $63.0849 | $63.08 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.34 | 8.612% | $92.6895 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.23 | $918.0421 | $918.04 | $918.10 | $918.00 | |