| 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 | $25.35 | 8.726% | $27.562 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.85 | 11.523% | $39.981 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.75 | 12.429% | $169.4867 | $169.49 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.77 | 4.399% | $134.4346 | $134.43 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.54 | 3.592% | $134.1931 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.88 | 12.805% | $277.3649 | $277.36 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.90 | 8.505% | $87.7805 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.04 | $870.8028 | $870.79 | $870.85 | $870.90 | |