| 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 | $25.71 | 6.503% | $27.3819 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.54 | 9.342% | $187.5653 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.41 | 3.250% | $161.4933 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.65 | 11.782% | $163.9283 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.70 | 9.703% | $177.3898 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.39 | 10.544% | $228.1518 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.38 | 11.584% | $96.3863 | $96.39 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.78 | $1,042.2967 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.40 | |