| 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 | $25.28 | 8.261% | $27.3684 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.77 | 5.510% | $44.0715 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.38 | 11.752% | $223.9287 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.58 | 13.646% | $188.175 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.26 | 4.438% | $243.6121 | $243.61 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.31 | 7.633% | $176.8518 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.63 | 9.220% | $226.7735 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.21 | $1,130.7810 | $1,130.78 | $1,130.75 | $1,130.90 | |