| 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 | 6.256% | $27.8922 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.67 | 7.623% | $235.3392 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.43 | 13.517% | $177.5746 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.38 | 10.533% | $206.0114 | $206.01 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.66 | 10.323% | $262.1936 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.83 | 6.163% | $70.9487 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.83 | 8.440% | $102.8337 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.05 | $1,082.7934 | $1,082.78 | $1,082.80 | $1,082.70 | |