| 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 | $26.39 | 5.253% | $27.7763 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.46 | 13.222% | $178.2794 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.47 | 7.765% | $188.0176 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.36 | 3.303% | $177.02 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.81 | 13.352% | $102.935 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.80 | 8.135% | $270.1212 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.51 | 6.417% | $184.6441 | $184.64 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.80 | $1,128.7936 | $1,128.80 | $1,128.80 | $1,128.70 | |