| 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 | 7.500% | $27.7028 | $27.70 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.82 | 10.545% | $58.3899 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.72 | 5.866% | $147.916 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.46 | 3.860% | $38.906 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.46 | 3.163% | $94.3529 | $94.35 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.58 | 10.870% | $196.8829 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.60 | 10.168% | $213.2852 | $213.29 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.41 | $777.4357 | $777.44 | $777.45 | $777.50 | |