| 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 | $25.99 | 5.538% | $27.4293 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.37 | 9.809% | $243.0842 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.53 | 3.319% | $72.8709 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.28 | 9.429% | $188.5243 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.84 | 6.789% | $95.9392 | $95.94 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.74 | 9.487% | $230.7329 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 13.300% | $260.4767 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.65 | $1,119.0575 | $1,119.05 | $1,119.10 | $1,119.00 | |