| 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 | $25.60 | 5.377% | $26.9765 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.72 | 7.225% | $56.529 | $56.53 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.48 | 13.322% | $117.2656 | $117.27 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.33 | 8.652% | $248.0851 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.55 | 5.536% | $55.4592 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.74 | 5.398% | $45.0471 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.33 | 10.637% | $91.0874 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.75 | $640.4499 | $640.47 | $640.50 | $640.50 | |