| 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 | $25.57 | 6.335% | $27.1899 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.94 | 4.273% | $24.963 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.54 | 9.520% | $180.2042 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.67 | 8.134% | $259.1648 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.67 | 6.203% | $261.9709 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.41 | 11.566% | $47.3151 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.59 | 9.853% | $41.2937 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.39 | $842.1016 | $842.09 | $842.05 | $842.20 | |