| 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 | $26.30 | 5.511% | $27.7494 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.66 | 5.823% | $180.5975 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.47 | 10.864% | $43.758 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.90 | 10.521% | $79.4646 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.41 | 13.492% | $41.3224 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.68 | 7.144% | $32.8718 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.62 | 7.602% | $236.3155 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.04 | $642.0792 | $642.08 | $642.00 | $642.10 | |