| 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 | $25.42 | 6.397% | $27.0461 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.27 | 6.872% | $18.4568 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.38 | 5.788% | $51.1802 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.51 | 12.157% | $231.6154 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.35 | 7.688% | $20.8376 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.38 | 6.245% | $13.1531 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.94 | 12.347% | $270.6889 | $270.69 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.25 | $632.9781 | $632.99 | $633.00 | $633.00 | |