| 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 | $25.41 | 7.820% | $27.3971 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.80 | 5.685% | $95.962 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.53 | 11.188% | $112.8892 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.60 | 10.703% | $132.4008 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.92 | 10.487% | $189.9493 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.46 | 12.476% | $16.264 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.69 | 3.568% | $48.3559 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.41 | $623.2183 | $623.22 | $623.20 | $623.30 | |