| 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 | $25.77 | 8.541% | $27.971 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.80 | 8.774% | $170.5576 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.96 | 9.236% | $211.8741 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.89 | 4.257% | $144.8025 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.45 | 6.680% | $84.7573 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.25 | 5.450% | $82.5146 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.36 | 9.507% | $252.2603 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.48 | $974.7374 | $974.73 | $974.65 | $974.90 | |