| 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 | $26.36 | 5.856% | $27.9036 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.54 | 3.489% | $76.1058 | $76.11 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.48 | 7.711% | $162.0835 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.68 | 6.360% | $69.8572 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.62 | 11.180% | $16.2545 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.50 | 9.125% | $231.8906 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.65 | 11.545% | $270.6639 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.83 | $854.7591 | $854.75 | $854.75 | $854.90 | |