| 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 | $26.41 | 3.723% | $27.3932 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.32 | 12.172% | $186.5645 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.32 | 13.874% | $213.3088 | $213.31 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.94 | 8.650% | $105.3253 | $105.33 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.36 | 9.250% | $138.0483 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.81 | 10.148% | $46.0529 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.34 | 6.710% | $181.7698 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.50 | $898.4628 | $898.46 | $898.45 | $898.50 | |