| 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 | $25.55 | 7.351% | $27.4282 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.90 | 12.498% | $82.011 | $82.01 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.79 | 6.543% | $62.6366 | $62.64 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.85 | 4.798% | $149.7039 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.91 | 11.475% | $12.1619 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.95 | 11.702% | $155.2099 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.73 | 3.378% | $63.8152 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.68 | $552.9667 | $552.97 | $552.95 | $552.90 | |