| 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 | $25.70 | 5.786% | $27.187 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.41 | 8.123% | $78.2919 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.70 | 10.273% | $257.708 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.45 | 3.335% | $203.0016 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.93 | 13.328% | $108.7156 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.50 | 13.286% | $6.2307 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 4.498% | $249.2277 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.19 | $930.3625 | $930.37 | $930.40 | $930.30 | |