| 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 | $25.97 | 5.521% | $27.4038 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.29 | 5.635% | $234.816 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 3.853% | $35.7877 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.59 | 9.200% | $146.9723 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.50 | 7.556% | $148.9651 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.34 | 5.114% | $16.1245 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.99 | 3.780% | $220.0032 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.14 | $830.0726 | $830.07 | $830.00 | $830.10 | |