| 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 | $25.93 | 6.342% | $27.5745 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.43 | 13.560% | $84.5227 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.38 | 8.859% | $239.9035 | $239.90 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.52 | 8.140% | $214.6795 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.90 | 6.354% | $19.0374 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.78 | 13.704% | $212.3763 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.29 | 6.389% | $210.9587 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.23 | $1,009.0526 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.10 | |