| 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 | $25.77 | 4.701% | $26.9814 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.30 | 4.390% | $225.7956 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.52 | 9.264% | $34.44 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.90 | 10.823% | $14.2962 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.77 | 8.858% | $62.8873 | $62.89 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.96 | 13.451% | $40.797 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.33 | 4.135% | $155.5048 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.55 | $560.7023 | $560.71 | $560.75 | $560.70 | |