| 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 | $25.47 | 9.549% | $27.9021 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.73 | 3.110% | $58.4943 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.98 | 12.420% | $270.9097 | $270.91 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.54 | 13.599% | $100.5806 | $100.58 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.93 | 3.272% | $45.3674 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.85 | 6.169% | $26.383 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 12.529% | $258.7042 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.40 | $788.3413 | $788.33 | $788.35 | $788.40 | |