| 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 | $25.82 | 5.686% | $27.2881 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.71 | 11.758% | $109.1987 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.62 | 5.350% | $138.6617 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.53 | 4.455% | $184.3944 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.45 | 7.859% | $110.5015 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.36 | 7.567% | $216.5969 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.81 | 3.737% | $251.8838 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.30 | $1,038.5251 | $1,038.52 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.60 | |