| 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 | $25.91 | 6.438% | $27.5781 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.50 | 8.738% | $91.8836 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.87 | 6.172% | $138.9473 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.69 | 7.853% | $76.2413 | $76.24 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.69 | 13.199% | $106.0561 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.84 | 6.291% | $98.6806 | $98.68 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.29 | 7.152% | $238.1882 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.79 | $777.5752 | $777.58 | $777.65 | $777.60 | |