| 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 | 5.226% | $27.0431 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.70 | 7.358% | $161.7885 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.52 | 11.358% | $189.8877 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.73 | 12.493% | $78.4414 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.43 | 8.774% | $16.7838 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.28 | 11.808% | $31.6193 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.59 | 11.427% | $41.8854 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.95 | $547.4492 | $547.45 | $547.50 | $547.40 | |