| 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 | $25.97 | 5.670% | $27.4425 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.80 | 12.793% | $201.6739 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.55 | 3.787% | $226.8265 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.88 | 6.501% | $256.5396 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.89 | 8.407% | $264.3938 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.25 | 8.688% | $23.0962 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.68 | 4.324% | $9.0553 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.02 | $1,009.0278 | $1,009.03 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.00 | |