| 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 | $26.36 | 3.461% | $27.2723 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.40 | 7.165% | $72.2292 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.85 | 4.865% | $149.7997 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.39 | 6.332% | $137.583 | $137.58 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.47 | 11.762% | $31.8186 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.95 | 8.270% | $204.5762 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.63 | 4.684% | $70.7978 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.05 | $694.0768 | $694.08 | $694.10 | $694.10 | |