| 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 | $25.57 | 5.408% | $26.9528 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.51 | 10.140% | $61.1387 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.36 | 3.382% | $20.0148 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.64 | 4.311% | $36.1333 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.78 | 8.800% | $271.7606 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.81 | 5.745% | $71.7057 | $71.71 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.61 | 7.574% | $70.5793 | $70.58 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.28 | $558.2852 | $558.28 | $558.30 | $558.30 | |