| 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 | $25.31 | 8.522% | $27.4669 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.28 | 11.507% | $7.0026 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.31 | 7.379% | $88.3837 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.36 | 8.259% | $140.0438 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.47 | 13.802% | $242.9331 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.29 | 4.398% | $166.2956 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.33 | 4.344% | $210.0758 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.35 | $882.2015 | $882.20 | $882.25 | $882.20 | |