| 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 | $25.79 | 6.383% | $27.4362 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.90 | 8.260% | $120.0603 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.42 | 13.333% | $145.5422 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.99 | 5.135% | $168.2055 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.85 | 9.331% | $16.2357 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.91 | 3.149% | $248.4963 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.65 | 8.451% | $258.8183 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.51 | $984.7945 | $984.81 | $984.80 | $984.70 | |