| 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 | $25.66 | 6.695% | $27.3779 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.79 | 12.505% | $85.2675 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.91 | 8.592% | $148.6733 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.62 | 3.174% | $52.2267 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.29 | 3.451% | $203.064 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.39 | 8.475% | $138.1863 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.65 | 10.163% | $235.3632 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.31 | $890.1589 | $890.16 | $890.15 | $890.30 | |