| 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 | $25.89 | 4.486% | $27.0514 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.46 | 10.719% | $273.9852 | $273.99 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.73 | 12.561% | $40.218 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.36 | 7.159% | $30.3903 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.67 | 8.361% | $226.1169 | $226.12 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.97 | 10.872% | $88.6643 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.65 | 5.696% | $7.0288 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.73 | $693.4549 | $693.46 | $693.45 | $693.50 | |