| 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 | $25.82 | 4.623% | $27.0137 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.51 | 4.590% | $23.5432 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.40 | 9.715% | $118.9311 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.34 | 4.705% | $258.9773 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.46 | 5.597% | $125.0902 | $125.09 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.42 | 6.597% | $103.8468 | $103.85 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.36 | 8.312% | $212.6814 | $212.68 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.31 | $870.0837 | $870.08 | $870.15 | $870.00 | |