| 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 | $25.52 | 8.186% | $27.6091 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.68 | 12.640% | $82.9932 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.26 | 11.505% | $21.4759 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.44 | 3.222% | $95.4184 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.51 | 10.388% | $18.2251 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.90 | 8.127% | $6.3795 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.27 | 7.475% | $259.3049 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.58 | $511.4061 | $511.41 | $511.45 | $511.40 | |