| 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 | $25.77 | 6.422% | $27.4249 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 5.328% | $51.9267 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.38 | 12.542% | $121.973 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.77 | 9.160% | $231.1681 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.92 | 11.847% | $9.9768 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.89 | 6.866% | $121.7097 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.94 | 7.519% | $37.5671 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.97 | $601.7463 | $601.75 | $601.70 | $601.80 | |