| 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 | $25.28 | 8.333% | $27.3866 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.87 | 3.332% | $116.6308 | $116.63 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.99 | 6.188% | $179.4471 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.63 | 7.518% | $138.3004 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.42 | 7.297% | $16.5452 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.87 | 12.382% | $88.6357 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.75 | 12.393% | $231.2486 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.81 | $798.1944 | $798.21 | $798.25 | $798.00 | |