| 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 | $25.66 | 5.868% | $27.1657 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.72 | 11.414% | $56.5092 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.48 | 5.255% | $14.1884 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.35 | 6.229% | $203.2692 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.59 | 6.811% | $254.8404 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.85 | 12.486% | $15.5793 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.42 | 11.273% | $111.7403 | $111.74 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.07 | $683.2925 | $683.30 | $683.30 | $683.30 | |