| 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 | $25.50 | 6.530% | $27.1652 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.89 | 4.690% | $228.109 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.44 | 5.809% | $129.5525 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.73 | 3.552% | $42.1767 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.87 | 5.257% | $88.279 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.51 | 13.842% | $271.5246 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.89 | 9.237% | $142.9803 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.83 | $929.7873 | $929.79 | $929.80 | $929.90 | |