| 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 | $25.82 | 6.399% | $27.4722 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.32 | 10.421% | $39.0007 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.49 | 11.158% | $240.646 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.85 | 10.448% | $37.3866 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.47 | 13.546% | $245.793 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.28 | 8.460% | $49.1107 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.73 | 3.834% | $79.6718 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.96 | $719.0810 | $719.08 | $719.05 | $719.10 | |