| 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 | $26.46 | 5.236% | $27.8454 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.66 | 6.704% | $120.2127 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.87 | 8.350% | $119.0441 | $119.04 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.85 | 13.628% | $266.8554 | $266.86 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.85 | 12.719% | $60.6992 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.69 | 13.155% | $21.1487 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.74 | 7.384% | $70.5942 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.12 | $686.3997 | $686.40 | $686.40 | $686.30 | |