| 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 | 6.723% | $27.0116 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.29 | 13.809% | $199.4958 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.31 | 13.403% | $229.4256 | $229.43 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.66 | 8.420% | $122.146 | $122.15 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.87 | 5.739% | $79.1668 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.67 | 9.824% | $138.0158 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.91 | 11.384% | $14.3797 | $14.38 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.02 | $809.6413 | $809.66 | $809.65 | $809.60 | |