| 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 | $25.40 | 8.405% | $27.5349 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.29 | 5.704% | $109.1817 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.90 | 4.627% | $197.6404 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.59 | 5.514% | $95.5851 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.71 | 4.377% | $170.8756 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.73 | 13.207% | $134.4107 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.84 | 7.433% | $212.5454 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.46 | $947.7738 | $947.78 | $947.85 | $947.70 | |