| 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 | $25.48 | 5.805% | $26.9591 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.49 | 6.865% | $219.5969 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.49 | 12.733% | $127.9407 | $127.94 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.58 | 9.209% | $78.1718 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.97 | 7.703% | $55.9732 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.84 | 6.675% | $96.9036 | $96.90 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.68 | 3.834% | $47.4314 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.53 | $652.9767 | $652.97 | $652.95 | $653.00 | |