| 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 | $25.60 | 6.138% | $27.1713 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.58 | 8.369% | $26.6371 | $26.64 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.73 | 4.795% | $70.9777 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.68 | 3.369% | $14.1409 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.50 | 12.130% | $47.6553 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.76 | 4.623% | $19.6273 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.78 | 9.846% | $251.3057 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $421.63 | $457.5153 | $457.53 | $457.55 | $457.50 | |