| 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 | $25.78 | 4.849% | $27.0301 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.50 | 12.675% | $68.1684 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.47 | 12.603% | $188.5762 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.55 | 4.741% | $179.6832 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.49 | 12.756% | $131.3495 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.97 | 9.769% | $61.4377 | $61.44 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.53 | 8.355% | $26.5795 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.29 | $682.8246 | $682.83 | $682.90 | $682.80 | |