| 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 | $25.97 | 5.589% | $27.4215 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.66 | 8.298% | $97.1 | $97.10 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.95 | 7.215% | $148.9752 | $148.98 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.94 | 10.724% | $44.2232 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.49 | 4.194% | $224.5277 | $224.53 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.52 | 4.836% | $137.8803 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.57 | 12.206% | $35.4234 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.10 | $715.5513 | $715.55 | $715.55 | $715.50 | |