| 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 | $25.51 | 7.658% | $27.4636 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.91 | 7.802% | $8.5271 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.87 | 6.773% | $216.6104 | $216.61 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.61 | 7.229% | $210.8229 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.60 | 3.731% | $7.8836 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.80 | 3.191% | $241.2606 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.57 | 8.105% | $132.5043 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.87 | $845.0725 | $845.06 | $845.05 | $845.10 | |