| 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 | $25.77 | 5.770% | $27.2569 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.41 | 6.524% | $10.0239 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.67 | 13.382% | $219.5869 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.42 | 3.819% | $218.4559 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.85 | 5.308% | $18.7975 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.46 | 4.616% | $181.4669 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.72 | 12.177% | $6.4165 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.30 | $682.0045 | $682.02 | $681.95 | $682.10 | |