| 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 | $25.80 | 6.424% | $27.4574 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.57 | 13.515% | $206.1092 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 3.479% | $79.4408 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.58 | 6.708% | $249.2485 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.77 | 8.486% | $69.1815 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.50 | 4.146% | $218.1859 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.64 | 13.617% | $259.7739 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.63 | $1,109.3972 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.40 | |