| 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 | $25.60 | 5.816% | $27.0889 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.97 | 7.346% | $51.4939 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.87 | 9.398% | $174.8946 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.46 | 13.417% | $25.4735 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.68 | 10.852% | $7.4049 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.31 | 5.404% | $114.1631 | $114.16 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.91 | 13.742% | $137.5255 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.80 | $538.0444 | $538.03 | $538.05 | $538.10 | |