| 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 | $25.63 | 5.175% | $26.9564 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.77 | 11.841% | $175.3331 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.80 | 3.530% | $214.1 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.93 | 9.864% | $50.4605 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.90 | 13.349% | $144.9734 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.62 | 7.746% | $68.548 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.51 | 9.777% | $210.2339 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.16 | $890.6053 | $890.60 | $890.60 | $890.60 | |