| 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 | $25.50 | 5.853% | $26.9925 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.64 | 5.466% | $38.6427 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.98 | 4.719% | $52.3386 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.43 | 12.847% | $247.6202 | $247.62 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.53 | 10.498% | $46.9948 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.25 | 6.643% | $186.8919 | $186.89 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.82 | 9.515% | $273.5904 | $273.59 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.15 | $873.0711 | $873.06 | $873.10 | $873.00 | |