| 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 | $25.88 | 6.219% | $27.4895 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.98 | 5.185% | $64.1418 | $64.14 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.84 | 11.472% | $178.1768 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.74 | 12.454% | $86.2972 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.80 | 11.437% | $80.0118 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.94 | 5.583% | $235.3867 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.47 | 8.719% | $205.9899 | $205.99 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.65 | $877.4937 | $877.50 | $877.55 | $877.50 | |