| 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 | $25.77 | 8.525% | $27.9669 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.73 | 11.720% | $176.216 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.76 | 4.484% | $161.6994 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.70 | 9.843% | $249.0141 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.49 | 10.579% | $191.8435 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.45 | 6.737% | $140.3058 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.51 | 12.515% | $210.9769 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.41 | $1,158.0226 | $1,158.03 | $1,158.00 | $1,158.00 | |