| 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 | $25.44 | 6.267% | $27.0343 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.95 | 12.827% | $20.2524 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.44 | 5.359% | $178.5203 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.43 | 9.836% | $197.0787 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.92 | 12.678% | $138.5038 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.82 | 9.343% | $12.9243 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.47 | 13.356% | $28.8718 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.47 | $603.1856 | $603.17 | $603.15 | $603.20 | |