| 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 | $25.51 | 6.426% | $27.1493 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.73 | 7.375% | $85.6101 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.95 | 5.592% | $115.0425 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.76 | 13.192% | $181.9675 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.73 | 9.362% | $210.7734 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.58 | 6.449% | $53.8419 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.34 | 5.771% | $162.1893 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.60 | $836.5740 | $836.57 | $836.55 | $836.50 | |