| 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 | $25.70 | 7.815% | $27.7085 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.54 | 5.430% | $242.004 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.61 | 5.480% | $19.6298 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.87 | 8.296% | $176.3817 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.86 | 11.453% | $39.967 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.47 | 11.471% | $10.5563 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.93 | 12.192% | $156.9903 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.98 | $673.2376 | $673.24 | $673.25 | $673.30 | |