| 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 | $25.99 | 5.706% | $27.473 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.80 | 13.236% | $19.0236 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.29 | 7.230% | $41.0584 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.57 | 11.551% | $192.5036 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.45 | 9.464% | $198.6224 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.98 | 4.756% | $112.068 | $112.07 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.28 | 5.439% | $166.8888 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.36 | $757.6378 | $757.63 | $757.55 | $757.70 | |