| 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 | $25.27 | 6.704% | $26.9641 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.73 | 6.328% | $84.7753 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.30 | 8.361% | $173.7027 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.74 | 4.675% | $158.8338 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.76 | 12.842% | $218.6427 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.32 | 3.703% | $181.8121 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.89 | 5.267% | $125.1519 | $125.15 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.01 | $969.8826 | $969.87 | $969.90 | $969.90 | |