| 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 | $25.72 | 6.684% | $27.4391 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.68 | 7.788% | $21.2127 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.54 | 7.236% | $43.4735 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.82 | 3.660% | $105.5466 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.88 | 12.241% | $115.4735 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.31 | 8.579% | $234.8672 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.97 | 11.227% | $232.4311 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.92 | $780.4437 | $780.44 | $780.40 | $780.40 | |