| 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 | $25.68 | 6.200% | $27.2722 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.47 | 3.736% | $71.028 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.38 | 10.284% | $207.753 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.39 | 6.534% | $24.9183 | $24.92 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.83 | 3.463% | $80.5253 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.37 | 4.628% | $138.4961 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.98 | 3.124% | $249.5395 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.10 | $799.5324 | $799.54 | $799.55 | $799.50 | |