| 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 | $25.98 | 7.289% | $27.8737 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.98 | 6.269% | $75.4297 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.78 | 3.229% | $36.9353 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.93 | 10.446% | $207.5612 | $207.56 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.85 | 8.858% | $170.7438 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.57 | 6.190% | $102.5477 | $102.55 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.77 | 7.165% | $238.7315 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.86 | $859.8229 | $859.82 | $859.85 | $859.70 | |