| 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 | $26.37 | 5.501% | $27.8206 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.95 | 8.215% | $81.1071 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.76 | 6.453% | $140.2625 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.87 | 5.322% | $205.241 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.44 | 9.144% | $19.0347 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.75 | 3.478% | $161.167 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.89 | 13.180% | $117.5827 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.03 | $752.2156 | $752.21 | $752.20 | $752.20 | |