| 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 | $25.25 | 8.251% | $27.3334 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.51 | 7.257% | $16.6356 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.56 | 12.405% | $35.475 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.45 | 9.261% | $174.2167 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.87 | 12.671% | $83.2301 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.79 | 4.279% | $245.8795 | $245.88 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.79 | 10.594% | $80.5014 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.22 | $663.2717 | $663.28 | $663.35 | $663.20 | |