| 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 | $26.27 | 3.369% | $27.155 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.84 | 9.356% | $132.1458 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.70 | 6.571% | $222.4137 | $222.41 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.79 | 4.812% | $85.7257 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.85 | 9.485% | $116.9847 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.61 | 9.833% | $129.1746 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.86 | 5.854% | $245.4331 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.92 | $959.0326 | $959.03 | $959.05 | $959.00 | |