| 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 | $25.75 | 5.679% | $27.2123 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.50 | 12.754% | $88.5119 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.59 | 6.605% | $253.2828 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.51 | 8.444% | $37.424 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.71 | 9.645% | $209.104 | $209.10 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.53 | 8.283% | $114.271 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.54 | 13.147% | $86.6027 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.13 | $816.4087 | $816.39 | $816.35 | $816.40 | |