| 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 | $25.29 | 8.315% | $27.3929 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.43 | 13.148% | $178.1289 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.79 | 7.263% | $8.3558 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.87 | 10.261% | $187.3004 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.45 | 10.680% | $17.1001 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.94 | 13.872% | $272.0858 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.97 | 13.592% | $268.043 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.74 | $958.4069 | $958.41 | $958.45 | $958.40 | |