| 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 | $25.91 | 4.493% | $27.0741 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.61 | 6.190% | $179.047 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.40 | 9.800% | $87.1812 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.40 | 5.428% | $153.2923 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.88 | 11.167% | $104.3636 | $104.36 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.67 | 12.584% | $183.1404 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.87 | 12.152% | $87.3328 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.74 | $821.4314 | $821.42 | $821.45 | $821.40 | |