| 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 | $25.78 | 6.276% | $27.398 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.52 | 8.746% | $50.5886 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.35 | 3.102% | $24.0743 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.88 | 4.104% | $157.0721 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.43 | 10.866% | $170.1017 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.91 | 3.267% | $39.1485 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.36 | 7.493% | $49.8338 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.23 | $518.2170 | $518.21 | $518.20 | $518.20 | |