| 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 | $25.43 | 7.287% | $27.2831 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.40 | 3.684% | $115.504 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.93 | 6.440% | $262.8323 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.34 | 5.472% | $5.6322 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.85 | 13.786% | $180.7491 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.95 | 12.532% | $17.9489 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.80 | 7.501% | $110.511 | $110.51 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.70 | $720.4606 | $720.45 | $720.50 | $720.30 | |