| 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 | $25.51 | 6.385% | $27.1388 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.57 | 3.141% | $171.802 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.62 | 9.358% | $59.7313 | $59.73 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.98 | 8.753% | $52.1797 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.39 | 11.275% | $243.0135 | $243.01 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.51 | 10.444% | $134.2005 | $134.20 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.72 | 12.351% | $23.2791 | $23.28 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.30 | $711.3449 | $711.34 | $711.40 | $711.30 | |