| 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 | $25.85 | 7.797% | $27.8655 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.99 | 6.742% | $9.5961 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.29 | 9.230% | $154.3311 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.39 | 3.524% | $195.0289 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.28 | 10.304% | $270.5537 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.76 | 4.360% | $16.4471 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.67 | 9.513% | $169.3838 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.23 | $843.2062 | $843.21 | $843.25 | $843.20 | |