| 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 | $24.81 | 10.830% | $27.4969 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.76 | 4.676% | $20.684 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.71 | 13.828% | $30.4035 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.72 | 11.485% | $71.0382 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.55 | 10.392% | $70.1541 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.30 | 8.862% | $173.4172 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.66 | 5.474% | $197.9325 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.51 | $591.1264 | $591.12 | $591.15 | $591.10 | |