| 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 | $24.54 | 10.656% | $27.155 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.96 | 10.400% | $161.1398 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.41 | 7.539% | $161.7494 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.75 | 6.275% | $104.9466 | $104.95 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 3.438% | $16.8087 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.43 | 12.793% | $187.7214 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.94 | 5.212% | $227.1948 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.28 | $886.7157 | $886.72 | $886.70 | $886.60 | |