| 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 | $25.56 | 5.499% | $26.9655 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.81 | 8.149% | $65.7654 | $65.77 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.53 | 7.833% | $229.1775 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.86 | 13.622% | $279.351 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.41 | 11.135% | $150.4879 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.56 | 11.575% | $114.4313 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.45 | 13.700% | $284.7617 | $284.76 | $284.75 | $284.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.18 | $1,150.9403 | $1,150.95 | $1,150.95 | $1,151.10 | |