| 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 | $25.31 | 6.873% | $27.0496 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.52 | 9.187% | $125.041 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.56 | 10.350% | $250.009 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.37 | 3.202% | $158.2809 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.94 | 12.794% | $263.8703 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.89 | 10.145% | $114.4296 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.50 | 10.869% | $91.4669 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.09 | $1,030.1473 | $1,030.15 | $1,030.15 | $1,030.10 | |