| 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 | $25.68 | 5.749% | $27.1563 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.27 | 12.309% | $240.6445 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 9.530% | $237.2201 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.74 | 8.805% | $186.8617 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.97 | 8.392% | $260.1083 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.46 | 4.544% | $57.9801 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.74 | 3.149% | $167.8647 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.44 | $1,177.8357 | $1,177.83 | $1,177.80 | $1,177.90 | |