| 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 | 5.538% | $27.0599 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.70 | 10.742% | $27.3533 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.55 | 9.400% | $265.3497 | $265.35 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.83 | 12.366% | $71.7232 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.72 | 13.826% | $163.5907 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.59 | 13.726% | $155.3383 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.53 | 6.229% | $91.92 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.56 | $802.3351 | $802.33 | $802.30 | $802.30 | |