| 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 | $25.48 | 5.786% | $26.9543 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.50 | 5.581% | $187.4063 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.34 | 11.418% | $160.8207 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.83 | 11.296% | $202.3695 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.75 | 12.331% | $35.6651 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.85 | 13.648% | $253.2646 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.46 | 4.718% | $137.6623 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.21 | $1,004.1428 | $1,004.14 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.30 | |