| 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 | $25.69 | 7.321% | $27.5708 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.87 | 3.107% | $57.6059 | $57.61 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.93 | 10.317% | $269.0963 | $269.10 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.75 | 9.720% | $155.5281 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.49 | 8.559% | $232.8482 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.72 | 6.832% | $39.2287 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.56 | 6.725% | $74.2379 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.01 | $856.1159 | $856.13 | $856.15 | $856.00 | |