| 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 | $25.59 | 7.672% | $27.5533 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.42 | 11.540% | $112.0085 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.75 | 8.140% | $227.9051 | $227.91 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.97 | 13.224% | $148.2895 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.26 | 8.324% | $254.843 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.52 | 12.860% | $230.8213 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.65 | 5.626% | $147.5067 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.16 | $1,148.9274 | $1,148.93 | $1,148.90 | $1,148.90 | |