| 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 | $25.33 | 7.345% | $27.1905 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 13.444% | $78.7188 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.90 | 7.373% | $262.9565 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.57 | 3.681% | $7.8487 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.62 | 12.358% | $169.2336 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.77 | 10.343% | $157.5367 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.78 | 6.401% | $166.8155 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.36 | $870.3003 | $870.31 | $870.30 | $870.20 | |