| 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 | $25.42 | 9.407% | $27.8113 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.77 | 5.500% | $38.7924 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.41 | 7.383% | $68.0916 | $68.09 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.60 | 9.404% | $170.2326 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.46 | 11.287% | $145.185 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.88 | 4.358% | $30.1386 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.62 | 7.669% | $186.9349 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.16 | $667.1864 | $667.18 | $667.25 | $667.10 | |