| 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 | $25.26 | 8.739% | $27.4675 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.81 | 13.481% | $86.0299 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.55 | 5.780% | $242.818 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.85 | 6.815% | $176.0845 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.66 | 7.851% | $62.1869 | $62.19 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.69 | 8.397% | $142.748 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.98 | 8.140% | $243.2934 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.80 | $980.6282 | $980.63 | $980.65 | $980.60 | |