| 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 | $25.91 | 7.816% | $27.9351 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.36 | 11.742% | $276.405 | $276.41 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.79 | 10.549% | $140.1651 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.57 | 8.703% | $186.5017 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.73 | 8.593% | $159.3385 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.58 | 6.393% | $232.5538 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.43 | 5.531% | $213.6264 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.37 | $1,236.5256 | $1,236.54 | $1,236.55 | $1,236.50 | |