| 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 | $25.75 | 6.766% | $27.4922 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.50 | 4.517% | $41.2842 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.67 | 12.848% | $138.4306 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.84 | 8.286% | $186.0787 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.34 | 8.698% | $52.5446 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.69 | 13.818% | $55.418 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.72 | 8.394% | $217.5684 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.51 | $718.8167 | $718.81 | $718.85 | $718.80 | |