| 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 | $25.76 | 6.715% | $27.4898 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.66 | 11.822% | $90.1956 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.30 | 5.461% | $101.5589 | $101.56 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.78 | 5.396% | $44.0344 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.69 | 3.581% | $173.695 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.96 | 10.507% | $150.2453 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.65 | 7.620% | $242.8445 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.80 | $830.0635 | $830.07 | $830.10 | $830.00 | |