| 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 | $25.33 | 8.380% | $27.4527 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.72 | 5.703% | $53.6126 | $53.61 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.41 | 10.761% | $77.9868 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.99 | 3.585% | $172.9766 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.32 | 13.701% | $139.0791 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.51 | 7.495% | $256.3863 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.63 | 10.730% | $258.6985 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.91 | $986.1926 | $986.20 | $986.25 | $986.30 | |