| 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 | $25.49 | 9.115% | $27.8134 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.45 | 3.750% | $141.5669 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.63 | 7.320% | $18.9205 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.71 | 12.424% | $206.5341 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.90 | 11.252% | $270.2311 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.88 | 8.758% | $56.4237 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.87 | 10.224% | $214.7935 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.93 | $936.2832 | $936.27 | $936.25 | $936.20 | |