| 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 | $25.96 | 5.606% | $27.4153 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.31 | 3.609% | $104.9663 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.60 | 12.801% | $217.2547 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.78 | 13.874% | $48.7153 | $48.72 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.69 | 9.731% | $157.6725 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.39 | 11.732% | $88.704 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.42 | 3.735% | $98.9839 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.15 | $743.7120 | $743.71 | $743.65 | $743.80 | |