| 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 | $25.86 | 5.166% | $27.1959 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 7.510% | $76.0096 | $76.01 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.43 | 3.785% | $55.4523 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.26 | 7.600% | $150.9198 | $150.92 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 4.793% | $262.4541 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.36 | 13.576% | $61.7399 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.81 | 3.136% | $247.3304 | $247.33 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.87 | $881.1020 | $881.10 | $881.10 | $881.10 | |