| 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 | $25.72 | 8.175% | $27.8226 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.46 | 5.304% | $151.0691 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.65 | 5.124% | $30.118 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.65 | 8.873% | $167.2834 | $167.28 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.86 | 8.792% | $24.8699 | $24.87 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.72 | 10.775% | $230.1018 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.94 | 3.738% | $240.6099 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.00 | $871.8747 | $871.87 | $871.80 | $871.90 | |