| 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 | $25.70 | 7.519% | $27.6324 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.46 | 13.230% | $187.3504 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.54 | 13.439% | $85.6918 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.86 | 5.788% | $51.688 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.76 | 9.699% | $58.9742 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.67 | 11.734% | $220.8646 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.46 | 6.343% | $65.3584 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.45 | $697.5598 | $697.55 | $697.55 | $697.70 | |