| 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 | $25.58 | 8.606% | $27.7814 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.85 | 9.716% | $29.4587 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.53 | 10.275% | $57.9275 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.28 | 6.376% | $32.2107 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.39 | 9.202% | $36.4625 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.66 | 9.598% | $259.3746 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.81 | 13.438% | $253.8856 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.10 | $697.1010 | $697.10 | $697.10 | $697.20 | |