| 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 | $26.25 | 4.508% | $27.4334 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.71 | 12.230% | $200.5662 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.30 | 11.645% | $183.4327 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.71 | 6.214% | $28.3698 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.67 | 5.524% | $188.5397 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.71 | 7.861% | $188.444 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.48 | 10.575% | $148.7013 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.83 | $965.4871 | $965.48 | $965.50 | $965.40 | |