| 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 | 5.216% | $27.1668 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.94 | 9.745% | $251.2502 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.95 | 11.874% | $248.3043 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.88 | 3.573% | $185.2714 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.93 | 11.799% | $71.4731 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.26 | 5.802% | $238.3296 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.69 | 9.276% | $184.3377 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.47 | $1,206.1331 | $1,206.13 | $1,206.10 | $1,206.20 | |