| 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 | 4.704% | $27.1288 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.37 | 3.833% | $217.3952 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.80 | 3.110% | $37.9445 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.73 | 8.560% | $157.1189 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.57 | 10.338% | $82.279 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.32 | 6.168% | $135.1731 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.60 | 4.248% | $43.3672 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.30 | $700.4067 | $700.41 | $700.40 | $700.40 | |