| 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 | $25.69 | 8.238% | $27.8063 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.69 | 9.382% | $207.4867 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.59 | 13.696% | $261.0346 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.36 | 11.424% | $210.9925 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.45 | 6.300% | $51.5024 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.64 | 10.818% | $74.9573 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.33 | 9.852% | $231.0517 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.75 | $1,064.8315 | $1,064.83 | $1,064.85 | $1,064.90 | |