| 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 | $25.88 | 7.438% | $27.805 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.98 | 4.256% | $195.9804 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.40 | 12.799% | $276.8087 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.93 | 12.847% | $59.7299 | $59.73 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.87 | 4.586% | $188.1188 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.40 | 4.311% | $136.0215 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.50 | 11.525% | $155.5774 | $155.58 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.96 | $1,040.0417 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.00 | |