| 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 | $25.64 | 7.519% | $27.5679 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.56 | 11.814% | $81.1322 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.41 | 5.734% | $252.0804 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.80 | 5.762% | $106.6081 | $106.61 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.29 | 10.163% | $111.5841 | $111.58 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.25 | 9.332% | $16.6731 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.76 | 13.749% | $278.4121 | $278.41 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.71 | $874.0579 | $874.05 | $874.05 | $874.10 | |