| 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 | $24.76 | 10.132% | $27.2687 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.99 | 5.243% | $16.8284 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.77 | 5.744% | $53.6862 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.73 | 11.694% | $76.7673 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.35 | 12.607% | $31.9241 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.46 | 5.514% | $139.7638 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.79 | 6.233% | $148.5031 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.85 | $494.7416 | $494.74 | $494.70 | $494.80 | |