| 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 | $25.74 | 5.574% | $27.1747 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.53 | 11.704% | $82.136 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.29 | 4.112% | $251.2118 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.81 | 5.760% | $47.3911 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.49 | 3.591% | $233.5873 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.97 | 10.761% | $99.6517 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.27 | 8.110% | $218.6741 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.10 | $959.8267 | $959.82 | $959.80 | $959.90 | |