| 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 | $25.69 | 8.415% | $27.8518 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.49 | 5.847% | $90.4886 | $90.49 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.71 | 12.658% | $202.4577 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.70 | 11.837% | $22.0319 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.94 | 8.592% | $241.0091 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.43 | 10.131% | $18.0945 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.62 | 12.398% | $163.674 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.58 | $765.6076 | $765.60 | $765.60 | $765.70 | |