| 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 | $25.96 | 6.734% | $27.7081 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.39 | 12.336% | $72.3332 | $72.33 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.99 | 13.609% | $105.645 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.58 | 7.490% | $161.8584 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.72 | 9.825% | $24.9522 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.82 | 11.423% | $276.1285 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.70 | 11.250% | $70.8663 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.16 | $739.4917 | $739.50 | $739.50 | $739.50 | |