| 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 | $26.25 | 6.424% | $27.9363 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.92 | 10.347% | $84.8789 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.47 | 13.719% | $102.8816 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.70 | 5.514% | $180.1124 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.84 | 6.699% | $81.9875 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.33 | 13.485% | $125.208 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.73 | 5.747% | $52.588 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.24 | $655.5927 | $655.60 | $655.65 | $655.60 | |