| 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 | 6.522% | $27.1738 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.48 | 6.108% | $49.319 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.69 | 11.307% | $11.8987 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.45 | 9.202% | $188.3188 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.99 | 10.424% | $269.4235 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.33 | 11.723% | $259.566 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.80 | 9.680% | $96.299 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.25 | $901.9988 | $902.00 | $901.90 | $902.00 | |