| 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 | $26.30 | 3.445% | $27.206 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.94 | 5.446% | $62.1499 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.25 | 10.847% | $106.6902 | $106.69 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.45 | 3.481% | $178.453 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.44 | 13.187% | $163.4873 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.87 | 4.189% | $136.3521 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.99 | 7.575% | $100.034 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.24 | $774.3725 | $774.37 | $774.40 | $774.40 | |