| 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 | $25.70 | 6.743% | $27.433 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.96 | 9.295% | $42.5813 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.65 | 3.598% | $100.1275 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.98 | 9.216% | $60.047 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.48 | 12.538% | $169.3472 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.76 | 9.702% | $169.7748 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.44 | 8.418% | $68.7804 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.97 | $638.0912 | $638.09 | $638.15 | $638.00 | |