| 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 | $25.76 | 7.446% | $27.6781 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.99 | 3.420% | $139.6067 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.84 | 11.818% | $147.4209 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.59 | 13.795% | $96.2592 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.83 | 7.527% | $177.2368 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.68 | 10.544% | $84.7651 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.80 | 10.403% | $6.4034 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.49 | $679.3702 | $679.38 | $679.35 | $679.40 | |