| 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 | $25.69 | 7.364% | $27.5818 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.89 | 12.477% | $98.856 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.85 | 10.522% | $81.6205 | $81.62 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.29 | 9.338% | $142.4565 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.90 | 4.114% | $47.7883 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.81 | 12.828% | $51.6865 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.36 | 7.477% | $177.724 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.79 | $627.7136 | $627.72 | $627.70 | $627.80 | |