| 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 | $27.84 | 8.610% | $30.237 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.71 | 4.699% | $178.7317 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.35 | 8.663% | $272.0378 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.86 | 6.708% | $233.5411 | $233.54 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.38 | 3.830% | $211.1695 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.37 | 3.377% | $219.5417 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.31 | 4.268% | $251.6091 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,324.82 | $1,396.8679 | $1,396.87 | $1,396.90 | $1,396.70 | |